Question

Why does the poet neruda 'wish to count to twelve'?

Answer 1

the poet wants to understand that there can be life of Apparent

Answer 2

In the poem “Keeping Quiet” The poet counts up to twelve because this span of time would enable everyone to calm down and be ready for the story. 12 is number of months in a calendar year and 12 may refer to midnight after which a new day begins so here it may be used to symbolize a new beginning.