So That You Will Hear Me

The poem is a lamentation of the speaker's lost love and their longing to be reunited with them. The speaker describes their beloved as a distant and unattainable figure, emphasizing their own isolation and despair. Through metaphorical language, the poem conveys the intensity of the speaker's emotions, creating a sense of urgency and desperation.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1976 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 253 words

First lines

So that you will hear me my words sometimes grow thin as the tracks of the gulls on the beaches.

Necklace, drunken bell for your hands as smooth as grapes.

And I watch my words from a long way off.

They are more yours than mine.

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So That You Will Hear Me is listed on Textopian as a poem by Pablo Neruda, dated 1976 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Pablo Neruda
• Date: 1976 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Modernism, Existentialism
• Length: 253 words
• Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is primarily a poem, characterized by its use of verse, imagery, and emotional expression.
• Romanticism — The themes of love, longing, and emotional depth align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
• Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the text reflects the qualities of lyric poetry, focusing on the speaker's feelings.
• Modernism — The innovative use of language and exploration of complex emotions are indicative of modernist influences.

Tags

Poetry · Love · Passion · Intimacy · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Latin American Literature · Chilean Culture · Romanticism · Emotional Depth · Personal Narrative

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• I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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