Love Song by Pablo Neruda (1960)

The poem is a passionate and intimate expression of love, exploring the speaker's desire for physical and emotional connection with their beloved. The language is sensual and evocative, using metaphors and imagery to convey the intensity of the emotions. The poem also touches on themes of longing, vulnerability, and the transformative power of love.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1960 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic Literature, Lyricism · 149 words

First lines

I love you, I love you, is my song and here my silliness begins.

I love you, I love you my lung,

I love you, I love you my wild grapevine, and if love is like wine: you are my predilection from your hands to your feet: you are the wineglass of hereafter and my bottle of destiny.

I love you forwards and backwards, and I don't have the tone or timbre to sing you my song, my endless song.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Pablo Neruda
• Date: 1960 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Romantic Literature, Lyricism, Modernist Literature, Symbolism
• Length: 149 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is primarily a poem, characterized by its lyrical expression and emotional depth.
• Romantic Literature — The central theme revolves around love, showcasing deep affection and romantic imagery.
• Lyricism — The writing style is highly lyrical, focusing on personal emotions and musicality in language.
• Modernist Literature — The poem reflects modernist themes through its innovative use of language and form.

Tags

Romantic · Poetry · Love · Passion · Intimacy · Desire · Sensuality · Eroticism · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · 20th Century Literature · Free Verse

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• I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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