Now We Are Leaving Paita

Name: Now We Are Leaving Paita
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem describes the departure of two people from a place called Paita, evoking a sense of melancholy and longing. The speaker reflects on the memories they shared in this place, now lost forever. The tone is nostalgic and introspective, with vivid imagery that conveys a deep emotional resonance.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Descriptive Prose · 217 words

First lines

Paita, over the coast, rotten wharves, shattered staircases, the gloomy pelicans, exhausted, sitting on dead wood, the cotton bales, the vendors' booths at Piura.

Full of dreams and empty,

Paita moves to the rhythm of the small waves of the ocean's road, against the calcified wall.

It seems that here some huge absence shook and demolished the rooftops and the streets.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1952 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Descriptive Prose, Existential Literature, Travel Literature
Length: 217 words
Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The work employs lyrical language, vivid imagery, and emotional depth characteristic of poetry.
Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of absence, loneliness, and the passage of time, typical of literary fiction.
Descriptive Prose — The text features rich descriptions of the setting and atmosphere, focusing on sensory details.
Existential Literature — The themes of emptiness and oblivion reflect existential concerns about meaning and existence.