TIME IS A MOTHER by Ocean Vuong' Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong is a captivating poetry collection that explores themes of loss, family, and survival. In Time Is a Mother, Ocean Vuong delves into the aftermath of his mothers death, weaving together memory and grief with a determination to find life beyond sorrow. As a poignant blend of poetry and literature, this collection mirrors the themes in Vuongs novel On Earth Were Briefly Gorgeous. Ocean Vuong's Time Is a Mother offers