POET Laureate Andrew Motion is to judge a competition to find out what Manchester means to its residents.
The winner of the Poem for Manchester competition will have their verse engraved in the fabric of a new development near Piccadilly Station.
Entrants are asked to write a 40-word poem entitled "Manchester", reflecting on what the city means to them.
Shortlisted poems will be posted across the city and the winner will be announced on National Poetry Day.
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