Dear Editor, I thought you might like this ode to the Citizen I have written . . .

Thursday is my special day,

The Citizen paper comes my way.

I get my feet up and have a brew

Then read the paper all way through.

The Citizen staff do their best,

Working hard with little rest.

To supply the latest news,

Giving us the local views.

Some sad tales there is to tell,

That's written with care, that's written well.

You can find the traders ads,

Even home repairs by the local lads.

You'll get the guide on where to go,

From arts, and leisure or a movie show.

Our archives of ancient plots,

Published photos of our beauty spots.

Here the charities announce their plead,

The readers will help the worthy need.

Police convey the crime in town,

Help to assure they keep this down.

Our MP keeps us up to date,

From the House the latest debate.

Us locals get a chance to see,

This super paper delivered free.

Name and address

supplied.

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