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The poem explores the theme of melancholy and longing through the use of metaphorical language. The speaker describes casting their "sad nets" towards the beloved's "oceanic eyes", suggesting a deep emotional connection and yearning. The image of leaning into the afternoons implies a sense of surrender or resignation, as if the speaker is helpless against the tides of time and emotion.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 109 words
First lines
There in the highest blaze my solitude lengthens and flames, its arms turning like a drowning man's.
I sent out red signals across your absent eyes that move like the sea near a lighthouse.
You keep only darkness, my distant female, from your regard sometimes the coast of dread emerges.
Leaning into the afternoons I fling my sad nets to the sea that beats on your marine eyes.
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Leaning Into The Afternoons Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets towards your oceanic eyes is listed on Textopian as a poem by Pablo Neruda, dated 1954 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Lyrical, Symbolism
- Length: 109 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetic forms.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, longing, and nature are prevalent, aligning with Romantic ideals.
- Modernism — The use of imagery and emotional depth reflects modernist tendencies in literature.
- Lyrical — The personal and emotional tone of the text emphasizes the lyrical quality.
Tags
Love Poetry · Romanticism · Sensuality · Longing · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Yearning · Elegy · Free Verse · Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor