The specific verse you are referring to typically describes an elderly, pious man:
"With a cane in his hand, light in his eyes Immersed in his heart, heading toward the Lord" Background on Abdurrahman Önül
"Elinde Bastonu" (With a Cane in His Hand) is a popular line from the ilahi (religious hymn) titled (Red Roses) by the famous Turkish religious music artist Abdurrahman Önül . Song Profile: "Kırmızı Güller" Artist: Abdurrahman Önül Genre: Tasavvuf (Sufi) / Religious Music
"Elinde bastonu, gözünde nuru Gönlüne dalmış Mevlaya doğru"
One of the reason I came to Goa was because of Mr. Mario Miranda. My dream has been fulfilled. The high point of my visit, I grew up with Mario and thank you for printing out the pictures and the lovely gift. 