I am this naked mineral

Name: I am this naked mineral
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the speaker's connection to nature and their own identity. The speaker describes themselves as a mineral, emphasizing their raw, unrefined state. They express a sense of disconnection from society and a longing for a more authentic existence. Through imagery and metaphor, the poem conveys a sense of primal, untamed energy and a desire to break free from constraints.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Lyricism · 146 words

First lines

I am this naked mineral: echo of underneath:

I am happy to have come so far, from so much earth:

I am the last one, barely guts, body, hands that split off from the motherlode without knowing why, without hope of staying, resigned to this flighty human fated to live and drop like a leaf.

Ah this destiny of the darkening incessancy, of being your own-unsculptured granite, sheer bulk, irreducible, cold:

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1952 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Lyricism, Nature Writing, Philosophical
Length: 146 words
Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — The work is written in a poetic form, utilizing imagery and metaphor to convey deep emotional and existential themes.
Existentialism — The themes explore identity, existence, and the human condition, reflecting on the nature of being and the search for meaning.
Lyricism — The personal and emotional expression in the text aligns with lyrical poetry, focusing on the speaker's feelings and reflections.
Nature Writing — The references to earth, minerals, and natural elements suggest a connection to nature and the physical world.