Dreamer of dreams, born out of my due time,
Why should I strive to set the crooked straight?
Let it suffice me that my murmuring rhyme
Beats with light wing against the ivory gate,
Telling a tale not too importunate.
Source: The Earthly Paradise, `An Apology'
-- William Morris, (Mar 24 1834-1896), English craftsman, poet; He was noted for his wallpaper and tapestry designs, and wrote The Life and Death of Jason, 1862.