I was very saddened a few days ago to open Facebook and see that poet Andrea Gibson had passed away. I first discovered them in a video recitation of their poem, "MAGA HAT IN THE CHEMO ROOM." Since then I have followed their story and their work, and even though it was public knowledge that they had terminal cancer, it was still a surprise to lose them. People -- voices -- like Andrea's are the reason I hope there is an afterlife in some form or another, because we still need to hear and feel their spirit moving through and around us.
Andrea Gibson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
When I found the link above to include in this post. the video began to play automatically. And I couldn't STOP watching, listening, reliving an eternal experience Andrea left behind. If you want to really feel something, go look them up. I myself have no more words, so I'm going to light a candle and listen to some more of theirs.
Peace ✌
Tammy
