Cities

The big debate : “What is a city ?” – A town created by a charter And often with cathedral church But sometimes with an ancient abbey. St David's, Pembroke is the smallest, Just twelve hundred citizens And London is by far the largest, Populous eight million plus. Many sprawling conurbations Are the backbone of our nation : There's Leeds and London, Bath and Bristol, Canterbury, Sheffield, Hull; Then Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Norwich, Wells and Peterborough, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Swansea, Truro, Chichester, Worcester, Portsmouth, York and Belfast, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Perth. In cities there is entertainment With cinema and theatre too, Museum, gallery and concert hall – A cultured way of relaxation. A city has a green side too With parks and gardens to explore, Pedestrian precincts help us shop Away from traffic noise and fumes. I recommend a city visit, So many secrets are in store. Leave your car outside the ring-road, Hop on a bus to start your tour.