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Absolutely Revolting
Poem

A Burning Fiery Furnace

‘A Burning Fiery Furnace’ by Peter Porter

by Peter Porter •
August 2003, no. 253

Born to a seamless ordinance of heat,
Small wonder I remember best Indoors,
The too-small carpets slipping round the floors
And ‘Under the house’, a region to retreat

 


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