But I still see the brazier glow

That April night, still feel the smoke

And stifling pungency of burning coke.

I'd thought: "A cottage in the hills,

North Wales, a cottage full of books,

Pictures and brass and cosy nooks

And comfortable broad window-sills,

Flowers in the garden, walls all white,

I'd live there peacefully, and dream and write."

But Willy said "No, Home's no good