Once

Once, Volume 1, is a collection of American poetry by Meghan O'rourke. These incandescent poems examine themes of violence, loss, and recovery, balancing the personal experience of the individual with the broader civic identity. The work charts the difficult path toward new beginnings within a shattered nation, blending intimate reflections with societal observations.

The text serves as a poignant meditation on the relationship between a daughter and her mother, as well as the bond between a citizen and her country. Through evocative imagery and raw emotion, Once explores the intersection of environmental decay and spiritual longing. This volume of American poetry provides a stark look at human error and the hope for kindness in a volatile world.