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‘Keeping Quiet’ by Pablo Neruda is an incredibly thoughtful poem that stands out among Neruda’s many love poems. It takes a unique approach to the human condition and how “we” don’t understand ourselves.
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A poem by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, calling for a moment of silence and stillness on the face of the earth. The poem contrasts the violence and chaos of war with the possibility of peace and understanding.
Pablo Neruda Lyrics. Now we will count to twelve. and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth, let's not speak in any language; let's stop for one second, and...
3 Keeping Quiet. About the poet. Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) is the pen name of Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto who was born in the town of Parral in Chile. Neruda’s poems are full of easily understood images which make them no less beautiful. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in the year 1971.
Aug 23, 2023 · “Keeping Quiet” by Pablo Neruda encourages a moment of silence and stillness among humanity, envisioning a world where people cease their activities and refrain from speaking briefly. This pause allows for a profound connection among individuals, fostering empathy and understanding.
Sep 29, 2020 · Listen to Sylvia Boorstein read Neruda's poem that imagines a world of silence and peace. The poem invites us to stop and reflect on our lives, our actions, and our relationship with the earth and each other.
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A poem that urges us to stop and think for a while, to realise the futility of war and the beauty of life. The poet invites us to play a game of hide and seek, but in silence, and to become one with ourselves, others and nature.
