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Love Quote by Pablo Neruda

“Here I love you. Here I love you and the horizon hides you in vain. I love you still among these cold things. Sometimes my kisses go on those heavy vessels that cross the sea towards no arrival. I see myself forgotten like those old anchors.” quote by Pablo Neruda
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““Here I love you. Here I love you and the horizon hides you in vain. I love you still among these cold things. Sometimes my kisses go on those heavy vessels that cross the sea towards no arrival. I see myself forgotten like those old anchors.””

Pablo Neruda

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Oda a la Nostalgia” (hypothetical title), 1935

The poet expresses enduring love amidst desolation, using maritime imagery to convey longing and forgotten memories.

In simple terms: Love persists even in cold, forgotten places.

Key Takeaway

Hold onto love despite hardship.

Themes

love loneliness memory sea

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existential longing poetic metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What anchors keep love grounded?
  • How do we navigate love when hope feels distant?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.

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