What We Are Given

by Ollie O’Neill

What We Are Given is a poetic exploration of the bonds which bind and break us. The things we inherit, who we are and how we become them. An examination of what it means to be human that is in equal parts tender and gritty. Ollie O’Neill’s poems navigate a series of emotions and relationships from romance to grief from family to friends. What We Are Given places everyday experiences under the microscope and allows us to understand how they come to be part of the bigger picture. It is unflinching in its honesty and intimacy - unafraid to embrace the dark whilst still leaving room for lightness.

Genres: Poetry

62 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Bex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like I've been waiting for this for maybe my whole life. Ollie O'Neill is an absolute legend as far as I'm concerned- if you ever get a chance to see her live, please do!! This collection is fantastic, an incredible mixture of introspective, thoughtful, moving, thought-provoking and insightful, whilst also being beautiful, with moments of lightness and humour. An absolute gem.

[Callum Calzone · Rating 5 out of 5]

make sure to read every poem twice. they’re amazing.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

ouch!!! ouch ouch ouch ouch

[Leyla Alizada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly curated