Almost Out of Sky by Pablo Neruda
The poem explores the theme of love and its connection to nature. It describes a romantic relationship where the speaker's lover is compared to natural elements like the sky, wind, and earth. The poem also touches on the idea that love can be both beautiful and painful.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1956 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism · 251 words
First lines
Almost out of the sky, half of the moon anchors between two mountains.
Turning, wandering night, the digger of eyes.
Let's see how many stars are smashed in the pool.
It makes a cross of mourning between my eyes, and runs away.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism, Nature Writing, Existentialism
- Length: 251 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetic forms.
- Romanticism — Themes of longing, nature, and emotional depth align with Romantic ideals.
- Surrealism — Imagery and dream-like sequences suggest a surrealistic approach to expression.
- Nature Writing — The text heavily features natural elements and their emotional impact.
Tags
Poetry · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · Love Poems · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Free Verse · Lyrical · Contemplative · Introspective · Emotional · Passionate
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