The poem explores the theme of love and desire through the speaker's admiration for two women, Lithe and Tawny. The speaker describes their beauty, comparing them to natural elements like flowers and sunsets. The poem also touches on the idea of unattainable love, as the speaker seems to be in awe of these women but does not appear to be in a romantic relationship with them.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism