So That You Will Hear Me by Pablo Neruda

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: Easy (6th Grade)

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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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