It was green, the silence; the light was moist

Name: It was green, the silence; the light was moist
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the connection between nature and human emotions. The speaker describes a serene atmosphere where light and silence coexist, evoking feelings of calmness and tranquility. The use of sensory details like "moist" creates a vivid image in the reader's mind, drawing them into the peaceful scene.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism · 143 words

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It was green, the silence; the light was moist; the month of June trembled like a butterfly; and you, Matilde, passed through noon, through the regions of the South, the sea, and the stones.

You went carrying your cargo of iron flowers, seaweed battered and abandoned by the South wind, but your hands, still white, cracked by corrosive salt, gathered the blooming stalks that grew in the sand.

I love your pure gifts, your skin like whole stones, your nails, offerings, in the suns of your fingers, your mouth brimming with all joys.

Oh, in my house beside the abyss, give me the tormenting structure of that silence, pavilion of the sea, forgotten in the sand.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1954 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism, Surrealism, Nature Writing
Length: 143 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical language, imagery, and emotional depth typical of poetry.
Romanticism — Themes of love, nature, and personal emotion align with the Romantic genre.
Imagism — The vivid imagery and focus on sensory experiences reflect the principles of Imagism.
Surrealism — The dream-like quality and unconventional juxtapositions suggest elements of Surrealism.