The Madness Vase -- Andrea Gibson, Hardcover

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The Madness Vase -- Andrea Gibson, HardcoverAndrea Gibson's second book of poems, The Madness Vase, offers a breathtaking continuation of the poet's most tender and honest work. Their 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 poem's topics range from hate crimes to playgrounds, from international conflict to

minimal steps

Afraid for the first time in her life that her family may lose control of The Blues

economic hardships

but when she befriends an overlooked neighbor

As Lucie is drawn into investigating Paul's death

I tore my MCL

The Devil and anti-capitalism

spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed

Silent Vows may not be suitable for sensitive audiences

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