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@ Francisco Luis
2023-12-31 11:53:00Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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.
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Analysis "Fragrances Of Innocence"
Introduction
Sonneet 39 “Fragrances Of Innocence” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares highlights the connection between innocence and the natural world, suggesting that innocence is a state of harmony and balance that can be found in the simplicity and wonder of nature. The sonnet is divided into two parts: the octave (the first eight lines) and the sestet (the last six lines).
Thematic Analysis
In the octave, the poet uses vivid imagery to describe innocence as a morning fragrance, shedding dew on a timeless retreat where the soul feeds on sun and flowers. The imagery of rainbows returning from the sky and celestial towers speaks of angels and virtues, promising power. The reference to Maia, an earth goddess in Roman mythology, suggests the nurturing aspect of nature and its passions.
The sestet shifts focus to a spring where Niads (nymphs living in and giving life to springs, fountains, rivers, and lakes) dance. The heart chooses its sweet delight here, and the smells erase any care of thought. The voices of children bring delicate melodies that meet this young season, joining old choirs that sought after Nature.
Overall, this sonnet beautifully intertwines themes of innocence, nature, and music, creating a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. The octave sets up the scene with powerful natural imagery and references to mythology, while the sestet brings it to life with sounds of children’s voices and melodies that echo in harmony with nature.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet “Fragrances Of Innocence” follows the traditional structure of a Petrarchan sonnet with a specific rhyme scheme. A sonnet typically consists of 14 lines and is divided into an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines).
The rhyme scheme in this sonnet is as follows:
Octave: ABBAABBA Sestet: CDECDE Let’s break it down:
Octave: Sestet: 1-. morning (A) 9-. spring (C) 2-. bower (B) 10-. sweet (D) 3-. flower (B) 11-. though (E) 4-. forming (A) 12-. bring (C) 5-. returning(A) 13-. meet (D) 6-. tower (B) 14-. sought (E) 7-. power (B) 8-. boiling (A)The rhyme structure of the sonnet is used to create a sense of harmony and beauty in poetic language. In this case, the rhyme reinforces the feeling of balance and beauty in the description of nature and innocence.
Analysis of Aspects
The sonnet “Fragrances Of Innocence” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich tapestry of language, imagery, themes, and meter.
Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is highly descriptive and evocative, creating vivid imagery that engages the senses. The poet uses metaphors such as “Innocence is fragrance of a morning” and “Sprays of rainbows from the skies returning” to create a sensory experience for the reader. The use of mythological references like Maia and Niads adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the poem.
Themes: The main themes of the poem are innocence, nature, and music. Innocence is portrayed as a beautiful morning with dew-shedding flowers, symbolizing purity and freshness. Nature is depicted through various elements like sun, flowers, rainbows, springs, and celestial towers. Music is represented through the voices of children and old choirs that harmonize with nature.
Meter: The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry. Each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic flow.
Overall, the sonnet is a beautiful blend of language, imagery, themes, and meter. It captures the essence of innocence through vivid descriptions of nature and music. The use of mythological references adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the poem. The structured rhyme scheme and meter give the poem a rhythmic flow that enhances its musicality.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
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Fragrances Of Innocence
10 Innocence is fragrance of a morning 10 That sheds dew upon a timeless bower
10 Where the soul feeds on sun and each flower 10 Grown on the side where new paths start forming.10 Sprays of rainbows from the skies returning 10 Speak of angels and celestial tower 10 With virtues that promise to give power 10 While Maia's hand keeps the passions boiling.
10 There is a dance of Niads in a spring
10 Where the heart chooses its delicious sweet 10 And smells that erase any care of thought... 10 Voices of children that tickle and bring 10 Delicate notes that this young season meet
10 Join those old choirs that after Nature sought. ***```
Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
Analyzed by GPT4; Image by leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
Fragrances Of Innocence