I Still Get Around by Pablo Neruda

Name: I Still Get Around
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the speaker's defiant attitude towards aging and mortality. Despite physical decline, the speaker asserts their continued vitality and independence, emphasizing their ability to still move around and engage with the world. The tone is one of proud resilience in the face of adversity.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1974 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Romanticism · 247 words

First lines

Now and then, I am happy!

I stated before a wise man who without passion examined me and pointed out my shortcomings.

Maybe I never found salvation for my crooked teeth, each hair on my head lost its way and fell: it was better not to argue the trouble with my cavernous trachea: as for the rivers in my heart, they were full of warnings just as my gloomy liver that didn't serve as a shield or this conspiring kidney.

With my saddened prostate and sudden urges of my urethra, everything slowly led me to a final diagnosis.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1974 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Romanticism, Philosophical Literature, Contemporary Literature
Length: 247 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is written in a poetic style, utilizing imagery and emotional expression typical of poetry.
Existentialism — The themes explore the nature of existence, identity, and the human condition, reflecting existentialist concerns.
Romanticism — The exploration of love and passion aligns with romantic themes, emphasizing emotional depth and personal experience.
Philosophical Literature — The dialogue with a wise man and reflections on life and mortality indicate philosophical underpinnings.