There was flashes of humour in there because that's Manchester all the time, and it's Manchester even in its darkest hours.
The poet, originally from Tameside, said the poem was previously commissioned by a charity called Forever Manchester.
As a proud Mancunian, I was worried that I'd find that emotional, particularly when I mentioned my mum, who passed away a while ago.
Mr Walsh, who now lives in Prestwich, said he is often commissioned to write about the city.
He has also previously written a poem to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Manchester Arena two years ago.
Because this is a place where we stand strong together, with a smile on our face, greater Manchester forever.
Because greater Manchester gives us such strength from the fact that this is the place, we should give something back. »