I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair

Name: I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the speaker's intense longing and desire for a romantic partner, using sensual and evocative language to describe their cravings. The speaker's voice, hair, and mouth are fetishized, emphasizing the physical aspects of attraction. The tone is one of passion, intimacy, and urgency, conveying the speaker's deep emotional need for connection with this person.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyrical · 138 words

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I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair.

Silent and starving, I prowl through the streets.

Bread does not nourish me, dawn disrupts me, all day

I hunt for the liquid measure of your steps.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1952 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyrical, Surrealism, Existentialism
Length: 138 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is a collection of poems that express deep emotional and sensual themes.
Romanticism — The themes of desire and longing are central, characteristic of romantic literature.
Lyrical — The writing style is personal and expressive, focusing on the speaker's emotions and experiences.
Surrealism — Imagery and metaphors create a dream-like quality, typical of surrealist works.