Please explain the first stanza of "The West Wind" by John Masefield.

The fond memories of the poet’s homeland are instantly aroused when the west wind begins to blow. Unlike the harsh winter, the west wind is comforting because it’s mild and warm. It heralds the advent of the pleasant spring after the severe winter.

The poet’s home is located in the west among “old brown hills.” But, at present, he is far away from his native place, possibly to earn his livelihood. 

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The fond memories of the poet’s homeland are instantly aroused when the west wind begins to blow. Unlike the harsh winter, the west wind is comforting because it’s mild and warm. It heralds the advent of the pleasant spring after the severe winter.

The poet’s home is located in the west among “old brown hills.” But, at present, he is far away from his native place, possibly to earn his livelihood. 

As soon as he perceives the soft touch of the west wind, he gets nostalgic and as a result “tears are in my (the poet’s) eyes.”  It stirs up the cherished memories of his native place during this fine weather.

Describing the magnificence of his homeland in April, the poet says, with the blowing of the west wind the atmosphere becomes resonant with the sweet “birds’ cries.” Daffodils begin to come up and beautify the environment.

But he is miles away, sad and depressed, yearning to return to his place among his family and people.