You Would Come by Pablo Neruda

Name: You Would Come
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the theme of love and longing through a series of vignettes that evoke a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The speaker's voice is characterized by its sensuality and passion, which permeates every aspect of the poem. The use of metaphor and imagery creates a dreamlike atmosphere, drawing the reader into the speaker's inner world.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Existentialism · 230 words

First lines

You have not made me suffer, merely wait.

Those tangled hours, filled with serpents, when my heart stopped and I stifled, you would come along, you would come naked and scratched, bleeding you would reach my bed, my bride, and then all night we walked sleeping and when we woke up you were intact and new, as if the dark wind of dreams had newly given fire to your tresses and in wheat and silver had submerged your body and left it dazzling.

I did not suffer, my love,

I was only waiting for you.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1954 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Existentialism, Surrealism, Philosophical
Length: 230 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is written in a lyrical style, characteristic of poetry, focusing on emotional expression and imagery.
Romance — The themes revolve around love, longing, and the transformative nature of relationships.
Existentialism — The text explores themes of existence, identity, and the nature of waiting and becoming.
Surrealism — Imagery and dream-like sequences suggest a surreal quality, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.