So long, visitor by Pablo Neruda

Name: So long, visitor
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the theme of longing and nostalgia for a past love that has been lost. The speaker reflects on memories of the beloved, describing their beauty and the pain of their absence. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with a focus on the emotional weight of the loss.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1951 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Existentialism · 82 words

First lines

So long, visitor.

Good day.

My poem happened for you, for nobody, for everyone.

I beg you: leave me restless.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1951 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Existentialism, Modernism, Surrealism
Length: 82 words
Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The work is a poem, characterized by its use of verse, rhythm, and emotional expression.
Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
Existentialism — Themes of existence, the passage of time, and the struggle with the impossible are present.
Modernism — The style reflects modernist elements, focusing on subjective experience and fragmented thoughts.