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The Madness Vase: By Andrea Gibson

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Andrea Gibson's second book of poems, The Madness Vase, offers a breathtaking continuation of the poet’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 poems’ topics range from hate crimes to playgrounds, from international conflict to hometowns, from falling in love to the desperation of loneliness. Gibson’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, “Folks like us/We’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. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Write Bloody Publishing (September 15, 2011)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193590437X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 73


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #127,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in LGBTQ+ Poetry (Books) #287 in Love Poems #325 in Poetry by Women


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    • My bones said, "Buy the book."
Andrea Gibson will make you believe in people again. Maybe not in all of humanity, but just enough that you feel that spark inside that tells you you're not the only one out there with a heart. That it's not bad to feel empathy for others. Andrea excels at spoken word/slam poetry and sets the bar. High. Listening to her words is at times an otherworldly experience. She can make your heart beat hard for people and situations that you've previously never even considered. She can bring you to tears by the way she so accurately describes exactly what you've felt and thought no one else could ever understand. Like, " yes, that's it!! Why haven't I thought to word it that way before?" Sometimes you'll want to keep her poems safe with you and not want to share something so personal with others. Sometimes you're bursting at the seams to share them with anyone who will listen. It's an intensely personal experience and truthfully I've so far found myself disappointed by people just not feeling it as strongly as I do when I share it with them. But I'm sure - if you find someone who can appreciate this the way you do, you'll have something truly unique. This isn't an audio recording of Andrea's powerful performances. This is her words on paper. Sometimes slightly different than how you may have heard them recited, but her words nonetheless. It's almost like a comfort to have. Recently I've donated nearly all of my books, but I've kept all of my poetry books, especially this one. It's just nice to know it's there. In your hands. On your shelf. Whatever. If you ever need to feel that spark, you don't need to quick hunt down a youtube video or audio file. You have it with you always. You can see the line breaks. You can almost hear her raspy inhales as you read to yourself. You can go back and review lines in her poems that may not have stood out to you before. Over and over. You can highlight it, underline it, make notes, share it with friends, whatever. It's yours. Ours. Whatever. Also the cover is very soft and that's cool, too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016 by @t1dcutiepods
    • Awe-Me-to-Silence
Andrea Gibson, again, does an awe-inspiring job of gripping our lungs with her words. Her poems leave me breathless. So much so that the only thing I want for oxygen is...more. "The Madness Vase" is, quite literally, Gibson writing through the madness that life brings us: love, confusion, pain, death, anger, understanding, and much more. The opening poem of the book gives us a small bit of her lesson(s), her story -- just keep writing. Even if nothing makes sense and the words don't come out right and there a people telling you to stop. For Gibson (and for me as well), writing is one of the few things that innately (from as deep as your roots will reach) makes sense...especially in the world we live in. Her words are honest and free-flowing like heartbeats. Her poems, for example "How It Ends" (a poem a recite to my partner at night), have this ability of keeping you enraptured in the metaphor without losing you, but you also don't know where it's going to take you. It's enough to either make you cry or lullaby you to sleep. Andrea Gibson is a speaker-box inspiration. I can't wait to write for WriteBloody one day. Buy this book! Read it a bajillion times by yourself and then share it with everyone else! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2012 by Shanice Thompson
    • Not to Everyone's Taste, Uncomfortable at Times, but Like Metaphorical Medicine
This poetry collection is not for everyone: graphic in places, many triggers for the sensitive and those who may not be in a healthy mental place, wrestling with LGBTQ+ issues and Christianity, and occasional cursing. BUT for those whom it is for, it is great: full of heart and heartbreak and all the other feels, interesting and original turns of phrase and use of language, undeniable talent, and keen observations. I fell in the latter camp, even though it did make me uncomfortable at times. It was like metaphorical medicine, building empathy, cultivating immunity to toxic elements of prevailing culture, and shaking complacency. If it appeals to you, it's well worth the read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020 by R. Ford
    • More great things from Andrea Gibson!
I was surprised to discover that this is only Andrea Gibson's second book of poetry as she has made such a name for herself already as a poet, performer, activist, and just an overall kick-ass person. After reading her first collection Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns (which I also recommend) and finding myself entranced time and time again by her live performances, needless to say the bar was set pretty high for The Madness Vase. I am delighted to say that Gibson not only meets expectations but pummels them! Her poetry grabs hold of your heartstrings right from the very first poem. Despite how easy it is to lose yourself in her startlingly relevant poems, in both subject matter and style it is in-your-face apparent that Gibson is a talented and conscious writer. As always, Write Bloody Publishing is not providing us with more fluffy poems about flowers and sunsets - although I'm sure they'd pull it off tactfully if they tried - these poems are raw, revealing things about life, love and ourselves that we might otherwise might not wanted to have taken a look at. The Madness Vase is a beautiful journey that you will feel grateful to Gibson for once you have finished. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2012 by Courtney Marie
    • Amazing
Andrea Gibson is the most beautiful soul I have ever met. I went to one of her shows and cried my eyes out. She saved my life. When I wanted to leave this world she asked me to stay. It would be 5 stars but this publisher has so many spelling errors that it isn't funny,
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016 by Nevada Joseph
    • A wonderful collection of poetry
I came across Andrea Gibson after reading about slam poetry. I read the eponymous poem which opens this collection and I decided to purchase it. I was blown away by the intimate, candid and often heartbreaking nature of her poetry. "Somewhere, a carpenter" is one of the most beautiful poems I've ever read. Gibson talks about love and life in a way that is direct and engaging and it is easy to relate to her even if your life is nowhere similar to hers. That, in my mind, makes a great poet. Purchase this book and then check her performances on YouTube. You won't regret it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013 by Allie
    • Great poetry!
Another great book by my favorite poet!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021 by Alisa Gillenardo
    • Poems that make me write
I feel these words deep in my blood and bones. If you understand you'll feel it too. Deep and real.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020 by A Touch of Heaven

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