Stratford-on-Avon

I should have found a cheap bed
Where to rest my poor head
But the hostel was miles
And the man was all smiles
So I took a b&b instead

I should have early sallied forth
And my way further north
But I woke feeling old
With an overdue cold
Substantially less than a penny'sworth

I should say something witty
About William's wee city
But I've frittered away
The whole of the day
In a castle both medieval and pretty (Warwick)

It's been a visit here of 'shoulds'
Instead of the usual 'coulds'
But holiday patter
Doesn't really matter
And in spite of it all, it's been good!