The poem is a call for a moment of global silence and reflection. Neruda uses the pronoun "who" throughout the poem to address everyone, urging them to pause, observe, and connect with the natural world and each other.
Here are some examples from the poem that illustrate this point:
* "Let's not speak in any language, / let's stop for a second, / and not move our arms so much." (Lines 1-3)
* "Who has decided / that the earth is ours / and the stars are ours?" (Lines 11-13)
* "Who has said that the soul is above the body?" (Line 16)
By using "who" in these instances, Neruda emphasizes that these questions and the call for quiet contemplation apply to everyone, regardless of their background, beliefs, or nationality.