Question

Why does the poet welcome the west wind in The west wind by John masefield

Answer 1

because it comes from his homeland the west land

Answer 2

The poet welcomes the west wind because it reminds him of his homeland,the west wind brings to the poet the memories of cool green corn,rabbits running among the grass,air like wine,apple orchids,white may,etc.
Meanings:
1).corn-grass
2).may-hawthorn blossom which has white,pink and red flowers.
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