{"product_id":"madness-vase","title":"Madness Vase","description":"\u003cb\u003eAndrea Gibson's second poetry collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e, beautifully extends their tender and honest work.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While their first book, \u003ci\u003e Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns\u003c\/i\u003e, unveiled Gibson's unapologetic voice, \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase\u003c\/i\u003e delves even deeper into themes like family, war, spirituality, gender, grief, and hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Covering subjects from hate crimes to love and loneliness to global conflicts, Gibson's verses pull us into their darkest moments, only to release us into words that radiate light. Their luminous imagery acts as a buoy, guiding us to new possibilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout their career, Gibson's poetry has called for social justice, and this collection pushes past mere awareness. After reading \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Vase, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"","brand":"Andrea Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43793374674986,"sku":"9781935904397","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/0891\/6522\/files\/madness-vase-9856798.jpg?v=1762149479","url":"https:\/\/thepoetryshop.com\/products\/madness-vase","provider":"The Poetry Shop LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}