In Vain We Search for You
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of a loved one. The speaker describes the futile search for the deceased, using imagery and metaphor to convey the intensity of their grief. They recall memories of the beloved's presence, but these memories only serve to heighten the sense of loss. The poem explores the theme of longing and the impossibility of recovering what has been lost.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1959 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Romanticism · 79 words
First lines
No. No one will reunite your firm body.
No one will resuscitate your feverish sands.
Never again will your mouth open its double petals.
White garments will not swell above your breasts.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Existentialism, Surrealism
- Length: 79 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetry.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem conveys personal emotions and reflections, focusing on themes of loss and longing.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, nature, and emotional depth align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Existentialism — The exploration of loneliness and the search for meaning reflects existential themes.
Tags
Love · Longing · Loss · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Pain · Sorrow · Yearning · Desire · Absence · Separation · Heartbreak
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- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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