Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns

Andrea Gibson's dynamic and energetic first book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, challenges us to not only read, but to react. Hauntingly vivid, the poems march through a soldier's lingering psychological wounds, tackle the curious questions of school children on the meaning of "hate," and tangle with a lover's witty and vibrant description of longing. Gibson's poems deconstruct the current political climate through stunning imagery and careful crafting. With the same velocity, the poignant and vacillating love poems sweep the air out of the room. It's word-induced hypoxia. Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns whispers with a bold and unforgettable internal voice rich with the kind of questioning that inspires action.

“"To call [them] one of the best poets would be a gross understatement. [Their] words cut so sharply and completely they cannot be shaken. [They are] a rare artist who forever changes those who experience her poems."-- Carlos Andres Gomez , HBO Def-Poet/co-star Spike Lee's Inside Man”

To call her one of the best poets would be a gross understatement. Her words cut so sharply and completely they cannot be shaken. She is a rare artist who forever changes those who experience her poems." -Carlos Andres Gomez, HBO Def-Poet/co-star Spike Lee's Inside Man

Andrea Gibson is not gentle with her truths. A powerful liveAndrea Gibson is not gentle with her truths. A powerful live performer Gibson is the winner of the 2008 Women's World Po performer Gibson is the winner of the 2008 Women's World Poetry Slam, and has placed 3rd in world on two International etry Slam, and has placed 3rd in world on two International Poetry Slam stages. Andrea's first book, POLE DANCING TO GOSPoetry Slam stages. Andrea's first book, POLE DANCING TO GOSPEL HYMNS won the DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nominaPEL HYMNS won the DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nomina

Four-time Denver Grand Champion, Pushcart Prize nominee, and winner of the 2008 Women of the World Poetry Slam Andrea Gibson's dynamic and energetic first book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns , challenges us to not only read, but to react. "Andrea Gibson does not just show up to pluck your heart strings, [they] stick around to tune them. If being floored is new to you, ya might wanna grab a cushion. Beware the highway in [their] grace and the crowbar in her verse." Buddy Wakefield, "Live for a Living" Hauntingly vivid, the poems march through a soldier's lingering psychological wounds, tackle the curious questions of school children on the meaning of "hate", and tangle with a lover's witty and vibrant description of longing. Gibson's poems deconstruct the current political climate through stunning imagery and careful crafting. With the same velocity, the poignant and vacillating love poems sweep the air out of the room. It's word-induced hypoxia. Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns whispers with a bold and unforgettable internal voice rich with the kind of questioning that inspires action.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.