Making the Extraordinary Ordinary
Sure, Pablo Neruda wrote his fair share of love poems. In fact, he wrote more than his fair share (100 Love Sonnets is just the tip of the iceberg). Another thing wrote about, though, was the run-of-the-mill, everyday, even tedious stuff of life. In this poem we get a rose, a tree, a car, and a train. None of these are earth-shatteringly unique in any way. But Neruda makes them unique. He flips them on their head, throws in a dash of personification, and—presto—we're looking at these things in a whole new light.
If you're into that experience, we heartily recommend his book Elemental Odes. Just check out some examples (the titles tell you all you need to know): "Ode to My Suit" and "Ode to My Socks."