Es tan corto el amor, y es tan largo el olvido.
Meaning
Love can be brief, but forgetting it takes much longer, highlighting emotional depth.
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About the author
(1904–1973) was a Chilean poet and diplomat known for his passionate and lyrical poetry. His works, including "Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair," explore love, politics, and human emotion. Neruda received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. His poetry has been widely translated and celebrated. Pablo Neruda’s legacy continues to inspire readers and writers worldwide.
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