The Light Wraps You by Pablo Neruda
The poem explores the theme of love and its transformative power. It describes how love can envelop and protect the speaker, making them feel safe and complete. The use of light as a metaphor for love emphasizes its gentle and nurturing qualities. The poem also touches on the idea that love can be a source of comfort and solace in times of darkness and uncertainty.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Imagism · 156 words
First lines
The light wraps you in its mortal flame.
Abstracted pale mourner, standing that way against the old propellers of twilight that revolves around you.
Speechless, my friend, alone in the loneliness of this hour of the dead and filled with lives of fire, and pure heir of the ruined day.
A bough of fruit falls from the sun on your dark garment.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Imagism, Existentialism, Romanticism
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetry.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem conveys personal emotions and reflections, focusing on themes of light, life, and mortality.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and sensory details create strong visual representations, aligning with imagist principles.
- Existentialism — Themes of loneliness, existence, and the human condition are explored, reflecting existentialist ideas.
Tags
Poetry · Love · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Passion · Intimacy · Sensuality · Latin American Literature · Free Verse · Lyrical · Emotional
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- White Bee (1974)
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