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I wrote the following two poems after attending Commonword’s three very informative Ghosts Project workshops (celebrating Moss Side and Hulme night clubs of the 50′s to the 80′s and the local community life), skilfully led by Yvonne Mccalla.

Any constructive comments are welcome.

(1) Staying Power

Gotta make a way out of no way
(Traditional black saying)

Wishful thinking brought us here –
we thought you so rich, you would
embrace us with your song and dance.