You Better Be Lightning

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You Better Be Lightning

By: Andrea Gibson

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You Better Be Lightning ranges from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between.

One of the most celebrated poets and performers of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson's trademark honesty and vulnerability are on full display in You Better Be Lightning, welcoming and inviting listeners to be just as they are.

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Themes & Styles

Poetry

Heartfelt

Death, Grief & Loss

Literature & Fiction

Themes & Styles Poetry Heartfelt Death, Grief & Loss Literature & Fiction

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Raw Emotional Poetry • Insightful Reflections • Impactful Delivery • Beautiful Expressions • Healing Content

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Andrea, you’ve walked with me through more than a decade of my life. Thank you for encapsulating this insane journey of embracing pain and becoming more human. You are everything.