London’s truly magical, but when you’re feeling down,
This awe inspiring city is a lonely daunting town.

Here’s some good advices that I’ve learned throughout the while,
That may just help you through the shit and keep you with a smile.

If you’re fenced in and frustrated, then before it gets too dark,
Go and buy a football, and smash it round the park.

Some would say to clear your head the best thing is a run,
But the addition of a football gives a little bit more fun!

As can sometimes happen, you’re a little lost inside,
Go and get a Boris bike and take a random ride.

A journey without route or map will leave you nicely tired,
And the things you see along the way might find you more inspired.

The pints the night before have left you flattened and forlorn,
Go and do some gardening on a sunny weekend morn.

Bored of all the tourists with their stupid cheerful smiles?
Join them on a tour bus for a few intriguing miles.

If the morning’s got you buzzing from a gruelling number crunch,
Then take a bag of goodies and surprise your girl with lunch.

You’ve got a 40 minute journey, in a rush it seems ages,
So allow yourself an hour or so and read a few more pages.

The monotony of 9 – 5 is pushing you too far,
Hold a morning meeting in St Pancras Champagne bar.

You spend an hour everyday 100ft beneath,
Go and take a book and rug to the top of Hampstead heath.

Tired of the same old pub on every Friday night?
Look at easyJet.com and take a random flight.

It’s the middle of the winter and the world’s all grey and brown,
Check out all the haircuts on the punks in Camden Town.

Got a empty hour or so and don’t know what to do,
Write a cheeky poem, and drink a coffee or two.

These are just a few wee things that keep me feeling sane,
And loving my sweet city when my mood is on the wane.

If the above’s no good to you, and you’re going slightly stale
Then drop me here a little note, and I’ll meet you for an ale.