A Proud Mancunian

A little bit more positive, my pal Emma Garside, currently residing in Gorse Hill, Manchester - the proudest mancunian you'll ever meet penned this poem which just about says it all and has very kindly let me post it...


I am Manchester by Emma Garside

I am Manchester,

I am the friendliest people on earth,

I am red and blue,

I am afflecks and corn exchange memories of old,

I am the triangle and printworks of new,

I am the Arndale shops and market,

I am piccadilly gardens,

I am the northern quarter,

I am still going strong no matter what you throw at me,

I am manchester full of pride,

I am manchester gay straight and bi,

I am the mancs coming together,

I am cleaning up the riots no matter the weather.

I am manchester through and through.

Manchester i'm so proud of you!

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