The poem explores the theme of time and its effects on human life. The clock, a symbol of time, falls into the sea, suggesting that time is being consumed by the infinite and eternal nature of the ocean. This event is mirrored in the speaker's own life, as they reflect on their past experiences and memories, which are slowly being erased by the passage of time.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Philosophical