Snail Mail Poem by Angela Wybrow

Receiving a letter through the post
Is one of the things which I love the most;
I consider that there is nothing better
Than receiving a lovely handwritten letter.

I really love to read other peoples' news
On paper with patterns and different hues;
Some papers are pastel - others are bright,
But either way, they make a cheery sight.

I may be old fashioned, but I do think
It is fun buying pens with fragranced ink;
Electronic mail may be all very well,
But it can't be written with pens which smell.

Admittedly, you can choose an email font
Of almost any size, colour, or style you want,
But an individual's unique style of writing
Makes a letter seem much more inviting.

On some occasions, emails can seem too formal,
And a handwritten letter seems much more normal,
Especially if your main purpose is to flatter,
Or if you are writing about a personal matter.

A letter sent by post may take a while,
But it's much more likely to raise a smile.
A handwritten letter can touch the heart
Even when we live many miles apart.