I Wanna Be Yours by John Cooper Clarke

A compact collection of punchy, rhythmic poems that fuse wry northern humor, raw working‑class observation and tender, often startling declarations of love. The pieces move between biting social commentary and pared‑down love lyrics, delivered in economical, performance‑ready lines that mix sarcasm, warmth and melancholy. The result is streetwise, immediate verse that captures urban life and longing with wit, bluntness and a distinctive rhythmic voice.

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