"Passion: The Gemini Project" is truly an ode to the Twins. In the first section, erotic poems tantalize and seduce the reader, bringing them into a sense of mental and physical euphoria. In the second section, however, the poems are often angry and dark, borne out of frustration, pain or anger. In this book , find another side to the PassionPoet. For those familiar with his work, his love of the erotic is well known. However, many fans want to know another side to this prolific writer. Many ask, "Can you write anything other than erotica?" "Who are you, really?" They say,"I want to see more!"As a spoken word artist, PassionPoet challenges in his signature piece that, "Passion isn't always about sex!" This book is testament to that. This book merges the erotic with the cathartic, showing dual sides to this complex poet.Will you be able to see yourself in these pages?
Robert R. Gibson is a Barbadian writer that enjoys painting sensual images with his words. Although sensuality is his main forte, in his own words he says, "Passion is not always about sex." Passion is anger, sorrow, enthusiasm - his poems are written to evoke intensity. He has published four anthologies of sensual and romantic poetry: EROTIC, OFFERING, SEDUCTION and QUOTES OF PASSION, which are all available on Amazon.
In 2011, Robert entered the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), the national arts festival of his native Barbados with three poems – Luscious, Rain, and Goblet. All three of the poems achieved awards – Luscious received a silver award, and Goblet and Rain received bronze awards. He also received the Most Promising Poet award for the year.
In 2012, Robert entered NIFCA again and his poem Tribute received a bronze award and yet again in 2016, receiving a bronze for his piece Naniki: Frank Collymore Hall 2016.
His poetry has been published in the National Cultural Foundation’s (NCF) Winning Words anthology in Barbados, the Caribbean Writer and the online St. Somewhere Journal E-zine.
As the spoken word artist PassionPoet, Robert tantalizes his audience with the power of his poetry married to his baritone voice. Poetry is to be experienced, and PassionPoet brings the intensity of the erotic to his performances.
Passion: The Gemini Project is a 122-page award-winning anthology of poetry by the Caribbean poet and spoken word artist Robert Gibson. Winner of the 2019 Gine On?! People’s Choice Award for Book of the Year, this collection is a bold, unapologetic exploration of duality—balancing sensuality with raw emotion, and intimacy with personal growth.
The anthology is divided into two striking sections. The first immerses readers in erotic poetry—seductive verses that ignite the senses and create a euphoric connection between passion, love, and the body. These poems echo what fans of Robert already know and love: his fearless embrace of the erotic.
But the second section shifts tone, revealing a different dimension of the poet. Here, the verses are introspective, emotional, and sometimes dark—expressing frustration, pain, loss, and self-discovery. This contrast highlights the truth of his signature line: “Passion isn’t always about sex!”
Passion: The Gemini Project is more than an erotic poetry collection—it is also a testament to resilience, identity, and healing. Robert answers the lingering question from his audience—"Can you write anything other than erotica?"—by delivering deeply personal works drawn from his poetic journals. Themes of self-image, recovery, grief, and transformation are layered into this collection, giving readers a rare glimpse into the poet’s inner world.
This anthology is perfect for lovers of contemporary poetry who want to experience both the intensity of erotic expression and the vulnerability of personal reflection. It appeals to readers of spoken word, fans of Caribbean literature, and anyone seeking poetry that dares to merge desire with depth.
With its reimagined and re-released edition, Passion: The Gemini Project continues to invite readers to see themselves within its verses—whether through the fire of passion or the quiet strength of healing.
Bold, sensual, and emotionally rich, Passion: The Gemini Project is an essential addition to the library of anyone who loves award-winning poetry that challenges, seduces, and inspires. Robert proves that passion extends beyond the erotic—it is also about truth, vulnerability, and the courage to reveal one’s authentic self.