THE FURNACE, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEYPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: At night I opened / the furnace door Last Line: Thank god for coal! Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway Subject(s): Furnaces; Kilns
AT night I opened The furnace door: The warm glow brightened The cellar floor.
The fire that sparkled Blue and red, Kept small toes cosy In their bed.
As up the stair So late I stole, I said my prayer: Thank God for coal!