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@ Francisco Luis
2023-12-31 15:44:55Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948.
Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.
Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.
Frank Duna
Analysis "Something To Find In Our Quest"
Introduction
Sonnet 44 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Something To Find In Our Quest," is a contemplative piece that explores the human condition, our desires, and our constant search for meaning and fulfillment.
The sonnet follows the Shakespearean structure, consisting of three quatrains and a concluding couplet, with the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Thematic Analysis
In the first quatrain, the speaker discusses the human tendency to seek tangible things to hold onto, even if they are not of real value ("And since we do not recognize real gold / We keep whatever looks pretty nearby"). This could be a commentary on materialism or the human tendency to settle for less than what we truly desire or deserve.
The second quatrain continues this theme of exploration and desire, but shifts the focus to emotional journeys, particularly the search for love ("Guessing always if love lingers to tease"). The speaker suggests that even when we feel we've achieved something significant ("Feeling sometimes we reached another star"), we are still not fully satisfied.
The third quatrain introduces a more hopeful tone, suggesting that through art and creativity ("And our souls in a happy lullaby / Cast the dreams that music keeps fancying"), we can find some form of fulfillment and joy.
The concluding couplet ("In our quest sweet whispers are hard to quell / Reverberating beyond common spell") suggests that despite the challenges and uncertainties of our journey, there is a persistent, almost magical, call to continue our quest for meaning and fulfillment.
Overall, this sonnet explores the human condition, our desires, and our constant search for meaning and fulfillment. It suggests that while we may not always recognize or achieve our true desires, there is value and beauty in the journey itself.
Rhyme Scheme
"Something To Find In Our Quest" is a sonnet that follows the Shakespearean or English sonnet structure. This structure consists of three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a final couplet (two-line stanza). The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Let's break down the rhyme scheme of this sonnet:
``` 1. We play with thoughts to have something to hold (A) 2. As in life often we have to stand by (B) 3. And since we do not recognize real gold (A) 4. We keep whatever looks pretty nearby. (B)
- We travel til we think that we went far (C)
- Guessing always if love lingers to tease (D)
- Feeling sometimes we reached another star (C)
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Yet our wants we do not completely please. (D)
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Turning our heartbeats toward a clear sky (E)
- We grasp a rhythm to start our dancing (F)
- And our souls in a happy lullaby (E)
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Cast the dreams that music keeps fancying. (F)
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In our quest sweet whispers are hard to quell (G)
- Reverberating beyond common spell. (G) ```
As you can see, the poem follows the ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme perfectly. This structure allows the poet to develop three distinct but related ideas in the quatrains, each with its own pair of rhymed lines, before tying them together or presenting a resolution in the final rhymed couplet.
Additional Aspects to Analyze
In addition to the rhyme scheme and thematic analysis, there are several other aspects of the poem "Something To Find In Our Quest" by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares that could be analyzed:
Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, creating vivid imagery that engages the reader’s senses and emotions. For example, phrases like “play with thoughts”, “recognize real gold”, “travel til we think that we went far”, and “turning our heartbeats toward a clear sky” paint a picture of a journey of exploration and self-discovery. The language is also quite metaphorical, using concepts like “gold” to represent value and “sky” to represent aspiration.
Themes: The main themes of the sonnet are the human quest for understanding and fulfillment, the struggle between appearance and reality, and the power of dreams and aspirations. These themes are explored through the metaphor of a journey, suggesting that life is a process of continual learning and growth.
Meter: The sonnet follows the traditional meter of a Shakespearean sonnet, which is iambic pentameter. This means that each line consists of five pairs of syllables, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each pair. For example, in the line “We play with thoughts to have something to hold”, the words “we PLAY with THOUGHTS to HAVE someTHING to HOLD” follow this pattern. The use of iambic pentameter gives the sonnet a rhythmic quality that enhances its musicality and emotional impact.
Overall, this sonnet is a thoughtful exploration of the human condition, using beautiful language and imagery to convey its themes. The use of traditional sonnet structure and meter provides a familiar framework for the poem, while the unique insights and perspectives of the poet make it a fresh and engaging read. The sonnet’s exploration of universal themes and its evocative language make it a powerful piece of poetry.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
```
Something To Find In Our Quest
10 We play with thoughts to have something to hold 10 As in life often we have to stand by 10 And since we do not recognize real gold 10 We keep whatever looks pretty nearby.
10 We travel til we think that we went far 10 Guessing always if love lingers to tease 10 Feeling sometimes we reached another star 10 Yet our wants we do not completely please.
10 Turning our heartbeats toward a clear sky 9 We grasp a rhythm to start our dancing 10 And our souls in a happy lullaby 10 Cast the dreams that music keeps fancying.
10 In our quest sweet whispers are hard to quell 10 Reverberating beyond common spell. ***
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Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
Analyzed by GPT4; Image leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
Something To Find In Our Quest