English poem
AUTO-DA-FÉ
by George Augustus Baker (1849–1906)
Oh, just burning up some old papers, They do make a good deal of smoke: That's right, Dolly, open the window; They'll blaze if you give them a poke. I've got a lot more in the closet; Just look at the dust! What a mess! Why, read it, of course, if you want to, It's only a letter, I guess.