The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past time and place. The speaker describes a serene and idyllic afternoon scene, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. However, this atmosphere is juxtaposed with the speaker's inner turmoil and melancholy, as they reflect on the passing of time and the loss of youthful innocence.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1951 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Modernism