Two green leafy vines intertwine in a loose knot against a terracotta background.

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Pablo Neruda

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker can't explain when or how this love began. What matters is its plainness, free from pride or an elaborate reason. The declaration presents love as something deeply felt that doesn't need to be explained before it can be offered.

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