Quote by Pablo Neruda, Sonnet XVII

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,in secret, between the shadow and the soul.


I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,or the

Summary

This quote expresses a unique and mysterious kind of love. It suggests that the speaker's love for someone is not like being infatuated with precious gems or beautiful flowers. Instead, their love is like a connection with certain enigmatic and hidden aspects of a person's soul, existing in the depths of darkness and secrecy. It implies a profound and intense love that transcends superficial beauty, focusing on the deep, unseen realms that are often concealed within individuals.

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By Pablo Neruda, Sonnet XVII
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