Here I Love You by Pablo Neruda
The collection of poems explores the theme of love and desire through sensual and intimate language. The speaker's voice is characterized by its passion, urgency, and vulnerability, conveying a sense of longing and yearning for the beloved. The poems also touch on the idea of the self being consumed by love, with the speaker often blurring the lines between the individual and the loved one.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1960 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyricism · 235 words
First lines
Here I love you.
In the dark pines the wind disentangles itself.
The moon glows like phosphorus on the vagrant waters.
Days, all one kind, go chasing each other.
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Here I Love You is listed on Textopian as a poem by Pablo Neruda, dated 1960 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1960 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyricism, Modernism, Nature Writing
- Length: 235 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a lyrical expression of love, utilizing poetic devices and imagery.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, longing, and nature reflect the ideals of Romantic literature.
- Lyricism — The personal and emotional tone emphasizes the speaker's feelings and experiences.
- Modernism — The fragmented imagery and exploration of existential themes align with Modernist characteristics.
Tags
Love · Poetry · Romance · Passion · Intimacy · Desire · Sensuality · Eroticism · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · 20th Century Poetry · Free Verse
More by Pablo Neruda
- Body of a Woman (1959)
- The Light Wraps You (1954)
- Ah Vastness of Pines (1975)
- The Morning Is Full (1954)
- So That You Will Hear Me (1976)
- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
- Leaning Into The Afternoons Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets towards your oceanic eyes (1954)
- White Bee (1974)
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