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The Place of Useless Learning

In its promotional material the University of Strathclyde proudly describes itself as "The place of useful learning". Having worked there for years as a Library Attendant Shug Hanlan begs to differ. When he officially retires next month Hanlan promises to dedicate the rest of his life to useless learning.

This poem will appear next year in a collection entitled The Welcome Desk.

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