Keeping Quiet is a poem by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, written in 1931. It is a call for introspection and peace, urging readers to take a moment of silence to contemplate the world around them and within themselves. The poem is divided into three stanzas, each with a distinct focus:
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Stanza 1: The speaker makes a plea for silence, asking everyone to stop their activities and “keep quiet.” He suggests that twelve seconds of stillness is all it takes to experience a profound shift in perception.
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Stanza 2: The speaker elaborates on the benefits of silence, describing how it can allow us to connect with nature, hear the “undulating voice of the earth,” and rediscover the simple beauty of the world.
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Stanza 3: The poem concludes with a more hopeful and optimistic tone. The speaker imagines a world transformed by silence, where violence and conflict have ceased, and humanity lives in harmony with nature.
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