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Poetry Without the Use of Nets

OK, I’ll be honest… English literature is not my specialty and I struggle to see the hidden meanings behind words.

I therefore try to avoid all things related for fear of my secret being exposed – that was until I went to ‘Poetry Without the Use of Nets’ and discovered that there’s more to this poetry thing.

The calm and collected Helen Burke took turns with the eccentric Adrian Spendlow to perform against the backdrop of Manchester Central Library.

Her work was totally refreshing; she amused us with tales of a friend who has an affection for second hand men and was spot on with ‘The Wisdom of Cabbies’ – they do know everything and it’s reassuring to know I’m not alone in thinking pigeons will take over the world!

Adrian was equally as entertaining, but completely contrasting.

His poems and stories had deeper, darker meanings I’m sure, but his theatrical performances drew me in!

An obscure love poem was dedicated to Germaine Greer and ‘The witch That Made Me’ struck a chord with the ladies – Adrian is forgiven for using a witch to represent the female form, but only because of his honesty in listing the ingredients required to cast a spell to make a man - huge opinion, nip of caring, dirty finger nails… so true!

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