Appreciation of Neruda’s poems – 5 (Conclusion)

 

Appreciation of Neruda’s poems – 5

(Conclusion)

 

A poem is often a monologue. The poet shares something which is mostly abstract and complex; rather it is multidimensional in which the poet is too involved emotionally to paint it linear, or something we relate to instantly. That is why many modern poets come up with mind boggling similes or metaphors. Neruda’s expressions are classic examples:

“the rope which is woven by oblivion and tears”- Autumn returns

“I shopped for generosity, walked

in the market of greed …”- The poet

 

“At night I dream that you and I are two plants

that grew together, roots entwined,

and that you know the earth and rain like my mouth..” –Rain (Rapa Nui)

 

“the flower grew until it consumed the stone,

the sea-froth river rose up to death..” –The wave

 

Poetry the tool gets different shapes and uses in the creations of various poets. Poetry the vehicle is an aircraft when the reader flies with the poet, a submarine when both drown, and a chariot pulled by celestial horses when both swap between heaven and earth. Poetry the magic wand makes the inanimate pulsate. Poetry the nectar draws the readers the bees to a garden of wild flowers. Poetry in variably breaks loose the handcuffs with which institutions locked the readers’ hands.

 

Sharing a bliss doubles it dear friends. I thank you all and conclude this series with this. Bye for now.