Our Town

COME to Stroud Oh come to Stroud do,

A lovely town with lots to view.

A bus station that will definitely make you laugh,

And an automated Post Office to save on staff?

There’s one green grocer and a butcher as well,

And two discount stores with plenty to sell.

There’s shops for the youngsters and shops if you’re skint,

But to buy frozen foods, well that’s quite a sprint.

There’s eight charity shops for that bargain find,

And even a library to improve the mind.

Plenty of shops for that must have phone,

And two or three banks if you need a loan.

There’s shops in the town to keep you well,

And a fair few estate agents with property to sell.

A farmers’ market once a week,

And when the shopping’s done, and refreshment you seek,

There’s twenty five cafés to make you stay longer,

Or a selection of pubs if you’d like something stronger.

But if it’s home sweet home you’ll just wend your way,

Then Stroud is anything but short of a takeaway.

Elizabeth Kelman Jack

Cashes Green