In Memory of Andrea Gibson, We Revisit 8 of Their Life-Affirming Poems
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In Memory of Andrea Gibson, We Revisit 8 of Their Life-Affirming Poems
The beloved spoken-word poet died of cancer this week at age 49.
10 months ago
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"There are enough tears between us to pull a redwood tree out of a nettle seed." - Andrea Gibson performing at the mobile Button Poetry Studio, from Longmont, Colorado. | Button Poetry
"There are enough tears between us to pull a redwood tree out of a nettle seed." - Andrea Gibson performing at the mobile Button Poetry Studio, from Longmont, Colorado. | Button Poetry
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"“It is a fact that our hearts stop for a millisecond every time we sneeze, and some people’s houses have too much dust.” - Andrea Gibson performing at the mobile Button Poetry Studio, from Longmont, Colorado. | Button Poetry
"“It is a fact that our hearts stop for a millisecond every time we sneeze, and some people’s houses have too much dust.” - Andrea Gibson performing at the mobile Button Poetry Studio, from Longmont, Colorado. | Button Poetry
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ANDREA GIBSON performs "CRAB APPLE PIRATES"
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ANDREA GIBSON performs "CRAB APPLE PIRATES"
YouTubespeakeasynyc
66.1K viewsMar 6, 2010
Andrea Gibson - “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps” ⚡️ Get your copy of Andrea's latest release, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybbl | Button Poetry
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Andrea Gibson - “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps” ⚡️ Get your copy of Andrea's latest release, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybbl | Button Poetry
FacebookButton Poetry
57.5K viewsNov 4, 2021
Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps: Andrea Gibson
Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps: Andrea Gibson
openhorizons.org
Jul 1, 2022
Andrea Gibson Spoken Word
Not all pain is visible — especially for those who suffer from Lyme's disease, chronic pain and other invisible disabilities. It's a truth spoken word artist Andrea Gibson powerfully examines in their work. | Mic
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Not all pain is visible — especially for those who suffer from Lyme's disease, chronic pain and other invisible disabilities. It's a truth spoken word artist Andrea Gibson powerfully examines in their work. | Mic
FacebookMic
123.9K viewsOct 25, 2017
"It isn't that you don't like boys, it's that you only like boys you want to be." Andrea Gibson's powerful new spoken word poem "Your Life" is both a love letter and rallying cry to anyone currently struggling with their own identity. Check out the exclusive video premiere right here. | BuzzFeed LGBTQ
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"It isn't that you don't like boys, it's that you only like boys you want to be." Andrea Gibson's powerful new spoken word poem "Your Life" is both a love letter and rallying cry to anyone currently struggling with their own identity. Check out the exclusive video premiere right here. | BuzzFeed LGBTQ
FacebookBuzzFeed LGBTQ
961.9K viewsSep 29, 2017
Andrea Gibson’s Latest Spoken Word Poem Will Change The Way You Think About Gender
Andrea Gibson’s Latest Spoken Word Poem Will Change The Way You Think About Gender
BuzzFeedSarah Karlan
Sep 29, 2017
ANDREA GIBSON performs "CRAB APPLE PIRATES"
4:16
ANDREA GIBSON performs "CRAB APPLE PIRATES"
66.1K viewsMar 6, 2010
YouTubespeakeasynyc
Andrea Gibson - “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps” ⚡️ Get your copy of Andrea's latest release, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybbl | Button Poetry
5:35
Andrea Gibson - “Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps” ⚡️ Get your copy of Andrea's latest release, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybbl | Button Poetry
57.5K viewsNov 4, 2021
FacebookButton Poetry
Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps: Andrea Gibson
Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps: Andrea Gibson
Jul 1, 2022
openhorizons.org
Poet Andrea Gibson’s Final Message
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Poet Andrea Gibson’s Final Message
6K views3 months ago
YouTubeAmanpour and Company
"Dying is the opposite of leaving." - Andrea Gibson (8/13/1975 - 7/14/2025) ❤️ An unforgettable moment from renowned poet Andrea Gibson’s final TV interview. They wrote this poem for their fiancée, Megan Falley, and the entire crew was moved to tears by the heartfelt exchange back in April. Andrea passed away on July 14, 2025. | NBC Chicago
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"Dying is the opposite of leaving." - Andrea Gibson (8/13/1975 - 7/14/2025) ❤️ An unforgettable moment from renowned poet Andrea Gibson’s final TV interview. They wrote this poem for their fiancée, Megan Falley, and the entire crew was moved to tears by the heartfelt exchange back in April. Andrea passed away on July 14, 2025. | NBC Chicago
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FacebookNBC Chicago
Remembering Andrea Gibson: A Champion of Life
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Remembering Andrea Gibson: A Champion of Life
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A few of my favorite short poems from You Better Be Lightning 🌕 | Andrea Gibson
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A few of my favorite short poems from You Better Be Lightning 🌕 | Andrea Gibson
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"You Better Be Lightning": Andrea Gibson on Gratitude and Peace Through Poetry
Nov 10, 2021
msmagazine.com
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Tig Notaro honors her friend, Andrea Gibson, with a reading of their poem, "Tincture." #Colbert | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2.2M views6 months ago
FacebookThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Breaking Free: Andrea Gibson's Journey Out of Isolation
285.4K viewsDec 30, 2023
TikTokandreagibsonpoetry
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Beloved Poet Andrea Gibson Dies at 49—A Legacy of Courage, Cancer, and Unforgettable Words
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YouTubeSTARHILL LYRICS – Lyrics, Lore & Slang
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Andrea Gibson - Orlando
73.2K viewsSep 24, 2017
YouTubeButton Poetry
Poet Andrea Gibson Died at 49. What to Know About Their Cause of Death
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TODAY.comMeghan Holohan
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Andrea Gibson: A Voice That Heals | The Story Behind the Poems
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YouTuberandom stories
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Andrea Gibson - Acceptance Speech after Setting the World Record in Goosebumps
62.3K viewsOct 25, 2021
YouTubeButton Poetry
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still learning this one ❤️ | Andrea Gibson
19.9K viewsSep 26, 2024
FacebookAndrea Gibson
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Poet Andrea Gibson dies at 49
10 months ago
MSNABC News
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Farewell to Andrea Gibson – Colorado’s Beloved Poet Laureate
1.2K views10 months ago
YouTubeLegacy Today Media
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Acclaimed poet Andrea Gibson died this summer, with their spouse Megan Falley at their side. In the latest episode of "All There Is Live," CNN's Anderson Cooper talks with Megan about how that experience has changed her own view on death. Join the conversation at cnn.com/allthereis | CNN
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my wisdom is unstoppable | Andrea Gibson
66.5K viewsJun 22, 2023
FacebookAndrea Gibson
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Andrea Gibson - Live at the Fine Line
46.2K viewsApr 25, 2020
YouTubeButton Poetry
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Andrea Gibson - Tincture
36.9K viewsJan 14, 2024
YouTubeButton Poetry
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Andrea Gibson Dead At 49 | Colorado State Poet And Queer Activist Died | LGBTQ+ | Cancer | Poetry
45 views10 months ago
YouTubeThe PriTainment
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9/11, waking to the brevity of life, and not waiting for disaster to say ‘I love you.’ | Andrea Gibson
48.9K viewsSep 11, 2021
FacebookAndrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson: 'Genderqueer is a constant coming out'
Oct 11, 2017
out.com
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Andrea Gibson’s Final Poem Left the World in Tears | Andrea Gibson's Death
1.1K views10 months ago
YouTubeTrendify Now
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A difficult life is not less worth living than a gentle one. | Andrea Gibson
32.6K viewsMar 11, 2022
FacebookAndrea Gibson
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Andrea Gibson - How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best
13K viewsJun 28, 2022
YouTubeButton Poetry
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Andrea Gibson + Megan Falley | It's Ok to Ask Questions (S3:E1)
134.9K views11 months ago
YouTubeNBC Chicago
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