THE GHOST

Series: The Poems and Prose Poems

Charles Pierre Baudelaire

The poem explores themes of love intertwined with fear and the supernatural. It presents a speaker who embodies a ghostly presence, returning to a beloved's space with a haunting allure. The imagery evokes a sense of ethereal beauty, contrasting warmth with coldness, as the speaker promises icy kisses and serpent-like caresses. This juxtaposition highlights the tension between desire and dread, suggesting that love can be both enchanting and terrifying. As night falls, the speaker's spectral nature becomes more pronounced, emphasizing the transient and elusive quality of their affection. The... AI Generated Content

~1857 CE

Available in: English