The poem is a collection of twenty poems that explore the theme of exile and longing for one's homeland. The speaker describes their experience of being away from their country, feeling disconnected from their roots and culture. They express a deep sense of loss and nostalgia, yearning for the comfort and familiarity of their native land. Through vivid imagery and metaphor, the poem conveys the pain and disorientation of living in exile.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1960 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical, Existential