The poem is a lament for a poor man who has died alone and unmourned. It describes the man's difficult life, his struggles, and his lonely death. The speaker reflects on the injustices of society that led to the man's poverty and neglect. The poem conveys a sense of outrage and sorrow at the man's fate.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Social Commentary, Existentialism