Abandoned Plymouth postbox lives again - and someone has written a poem about it

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A postbox which was mysteriously taped up and abandoned last month is back in action - and is biggest fan has written a poem to celebrate.

The Herald reported before Christmas how the postbox in Harley Vale had been wrapped in black tape and was being ignored by postmen.

Baffled resident Penelope Manford gave it some festive cheer, wrapping tinsel, mistletoe and fairy lights around the postbox - and writing a poem about it.

And now she has marked its low-key unveiling with a new poem, titled Welcome Back Post Box.

Penelope gave the postbox some festive cheer before Christmas

Royal Mail said the door to the box had been broken and needed replacing - work which locals are delighted has now been done.

A spokesman said at the time: "Royal Mail apologises to customers for any inconvenience following the closure of this box.

"Unfortunately the door has broken rendering the box unusable.

"We are currently in the process of sourcing a replacement box which we will return to service as soon as possible."

Welcome Back Post Box
Friday 13th and what a day

Workmen replaced my door

I was happy I must say

People will visit a lot more

I'm now longer clothed in black

I'm here to take your mail

The postman can visit with his sack

And take my contents without fail

So come on you folk of Hartley Vale

I'm open for business once more

Please visit and post your mail

Now I've got my brand new door.

Your post is now as safe can be

And I've my scarlet coat again

Brightly painted for all to see

In snow, sleet, hail & rain.

I've been lonely for quite a while

Whilst my door was taken away

Residents please bring back a smile

And visit me nearly every day.

I'm back in business I often cry

Please, please don't pass me by!