The Madness Vase: By Andrea Gibson

The Madness Vase: By Andrea Gibson

Andrea Gibson's second book of poems, The Madness Vase, offers a breathtaking continuation of the poetâ‚¬s most tender and honest work. Her fist book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns opened the door to Gibson's unapologetic voice, yet The Madness Vase manages to take an even more intimate look at the subjects of family, war, spirituality, gender, grief and hope. The poemsâ‚¬ topics range from hate crimes to playgrounds, from international conflict to hometowns, from falling in love to the desperation of loneliness. Gibsonâ‚¬s work seizes us by the collar and hauls us inside some of her darkest moments, then releases out the other side. Moments later, we find ourselves inhaling words that fill us with light. Her luminous imagery is a buoy that allows us to resurface from her world clutching new possibilities of our own. Throughout her career, Gibson's poems have always been a call to social justice. But this collection goes beyond awareness. Her images linger in our psyches and entreat us to action. They challenge us to grow into our own skin. The journey may be raw at times but we are continuously left inspired, held, and certain we are not alone. By the time you finish reading The Madness Vase, you too will believe, â‚¬Å“Folks like us/Weâ‚¬ve got shoulder blades that rust in the rain/But they are still G-sharp/Whenever our spinal chords are tuned to the key of redemption/So go ahead world/Pick us/To make things better.
Country USA
Brand Write Bloody Publishing
Manufacturer Write Bloody Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2011-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781935904373

Country	USA
Brand	Write Bloody Publishing
Manufacturer	Write Bloody Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2011-09-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781935904373

The Madness Vase: By Andrea Gibson

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