The poem explores the theme of urbanization and its effects on human relationships. It describes a milkman who dies suddenly, and his death serves as a metaphor for the disappearance of traditional ways of life in the face of modernity. The speaker reflects on the milkman's humble existence and the impact he had on the community, highlighting the sense of loss and disconnection that pervades urban life.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1945 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Tragedy, Social Commentary