"One Art"

"One Art" is a poem by Elizabeth Bishop that explores the idea of learning to accept loss and change as inevitable parts of life. The poem suggests that mastering the art of losing—such as keys, love, or important possessions—can be approached with practice. Initially, the losses seem minor, but as they increase, the loss of more meaningful things becomes more challenging. Ultimately, the poem conveys that while losing is painful, it is a normal and manageable aspect of human experience, encouraging acceptance rather than despair.