Sad Song to Bore Everyone by Pablo Neruda
The poem explores the theme of melancholy and despair, with the speaker describing their emotional state as a "sad song" that bores everyone. The tone is introspective and somber, with the speaker reflecting on their own sorrow and sense of isolation. The language is simple yet evocative, conveying a deep sense of sadness and longing.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Lyric · 230 words
First lines
I wasted my life all night doing some counting not cows, not pounds, not francs, not dollars, no, nothing like that.
I wasted my life all night doing some counting, not cars, not cats, not loves, no.
I wasted my life in the light, doing some counting, not books, not dogs, not numbers, no.
I wasted the moon all night doing some counting, not kisses, not brides, not beds, no.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Lyric, Philosophical, Modernism
- Length: 230 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a poetic form, characterized by its rhythm, imagery, and emotional depth.
- Existentialism — The themes explore the meaning of life, existence, and the futility of counting life's moments.
- Lyric — The text expresses personal feelings and reflections, typical of lyric poetry.
- Philosophical — The content delves into philosophical inquiries about life, death, and the nature of existence.
Tags
Poetry · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · Love Poems · Melancholic · Nostalgic · Romantic · Introspective · Emotional · Personal · Autobiographical · Free Verse
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