Good, short letters are what I seek,

For when they’re long, I grow quite weak

And I lose interest half way through (Can’t they trim a word or two!?)

Make their missives short and sweet,

To the point, succinct and neat.

Then, with their message clear and bold,

All my attention they will hold.

Mrs Pat Rose

74 Manstone Avenue

Sidmouth

ED: A point succinctly made, Pat. Correspondents please note!