The paper is late

And you’re facing your mate

Across the breakfast table

You’re feeling the need

Of something to read

Apart from the marmalade label.

 

For the paper brings news –

Though most of it’s bad –

But there is one item

That makes you feel glad.

So you make a quick search

And the pages you rustle;

Here at last is the Times’ crossword puzzle.

 

‘Use it or lose it’ we’re told

Especially when growing old,

So keep your brain active

With puzzles quite cryptic –

Though they may drive you crazy

With those clues elliptic.