You will know that I do and do not love you
The poem explores the speaker's conflicted emotions towards a past lover, oscillating between affection and resentment. The speaker recounts memories of their time together, but also expresses anger and hurt towards the former partner who has moved on. The poem's tone is melancholic and introspective, with the speaker struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 129 words
First lines
You will know that I do and do not love you just as life is of two minds, a word is one wing of silence, and fire is half made of ice.
I love you just so I can begin to love you, to begin anew at the infinite and to be able never to stop loving you:
For these reasons, I do not love you yet.
I do and do not love you as if I held in my hands the keys to every happiness and an uncertain, unhappy fate.
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You will know that I do and do not love you is listed on Textopian as a poem by Pablo Neruda, dated 1952 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Lyrical, Modernist
- Length: 129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a poetic form, utilizing metaphor and imagery to explore complex emotions.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love, its duality, and the emotional intricacies involved.
- Philosophical — The text delves into existential themes, questioning the nature of love and existence.
- Lyrical — The writing style is expressive and musical, characteristic of lyrical poetry.
Tags
Love · Passion · Intimacy · Relationships · Poetry · Romance · Emotions · Sensuality · Desire · Longing · Heartbreak · Melancholy
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