The aura of Ashridge
A wonderland wooded
Hudnall and Ringshall
Close by
A beautiful village
Its ancientness living
The skills of our mother
Most high
Quite close to its centre
A cardinal sign
Such a pretty shop
Gives a smile
Its The Village Shop
Where the saintly reside
Open the green door
Peer up each aisle
A wonderful welcome
You just know its there
All laid out before you
The common the rare
groceries chocolates
Off license too
Where Raj the young king
Clued up welcomes you
Joyful and thoughtful
The Odedra they
Probably came from some way away
With earnest endeavour
And ambition too
Creating a market
Thats wondrously true
Upbeat and ineffable
The place to be seen
There is humour and energy
When you have been
Shopping in there
To come out with a glow
With invaluable ranges
Just so much on show
You can park just outside
A short walk to the door
A post box a notice board
You cannot ignore
The skill of the family
They love what they do
You just feel at home
In their haven on view
Sensible versatile
Everything there
Potent capacity
Offered to share
The significant goodies
Gathered for you
In this wonderful village
A postcard comes true
Open all hours
a plenteous place
They make you feel at home
Nobody does chase
You out you are welcome
For they make you shine
Its a unique experience
That feels just so fine
And you are never alone
People milling about
Who needs the great aisles
The markets that shout
Out with combustion
With vast lights and noise
This means to an end
Offers you poise
A chance to remain
In the closeness around
In the woods where the wild souls
We all know are found.
Thankyou Raj
A gentleman to the end