Ah, Favourite City

Ah, favourite city
you need close friends--
chums who'll make an effort
to bend over often,
pick up the litter,
retrieve the insults of foes.

Ah, favourite city
you need firm fans
who'll promote you to the best
of their abilities
day or night,
north, east or west.

Ah, favourite city
we each need the other
like a park bench needs
its sitter
To you I pledge
endless care
with or without
your glitter.

Ah, favourite city
I've seen you changing
I like this brand-new you
Let's not give up
but march right on,
if you'll just give
the cue.