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@ Francisco Luis
2023-12-30 13:18:05Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Sea Weeds"
Introduction
It’s a beautifully crafted poem that brings attention to often overlooked aspects of marine life. It encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and importance of sea weeds in the grand scheme of life.
Thematic Analysis
Quatrain 1 (lines 1-4): This stanza introduces the setting and the main subject of the poem, which is sea weeds. The sea weeds are personified as they “mantle the ground and the rocks” and are part of the “perpetual wave symphony.” The reference to “Neptune’s flocks” introduces elements of Greek mythology, with Neptune being the Roman god of the sea.
Quatrain 2 (lines 5-8): This stanza continues with the mythological theme, introducing the Nereids, who are sea nymphs in Greek mythology. The sea weeds are depicted as providing food for these nymphs and also as adornments (“laces and frills”) for their rides on dolphins and seals.
Quatrain 3 (lines 9-12): This stanza shifts focus from mythology to the practical uses of sea weeds for humans. The sea weeds are described as nutritious and helpful, providing vitamins found in their sap.
Couplet (lines 13-14): The final two lines conclude the poem with another reference to mythology, this time to Triton, a Greek god who is the messenger of the sea. Triton is portrayed as taking care of all the sea weeds to ease radiations and hunger.
The footnotes provided at the end of the poem help clarify some of the mythological references used in the poem.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet is composed of 14 lines, and we can analyze the end rhyme of each line to determine the rhyme scheme. Here’s how it breaks down:
``` The sea weeds mantle the ground and the rocks (A) Where perpetual wave symphony sings (B) And where graze and play all the Neptune’s flocks (A) That in each form from ancient time life brings (B)
Nereids always ask them for little thrills (C) Of food to use in their betrothal meals (D) And with their bounty of laces and frills (C) They dress up to ride their dolphins and seals (D)
We have nutritious dulce, nori and kelp (E) And many other ones always around (F) Ready to give us human beings help (E) As in their sap prime vitamins we found (F)
A pleasing Triton takes care of then all (G) To ease radiations and hunger call (G) ```
So, the rhyme scheme of this sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, which is a variation of the English (Shakespearean) sonnet form.
Analysis of Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the sonnet “Sea Weeds” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
Language and Imagery: The language used in the poem is rich and descriptive, creating vivid imagery of the sea and its inhabitants. The poet uses personification, attributing human characteristics to non-human entities like sea weeds. For example, sea weeds are described as mantling the ground and rocks, and providing food and adornments for sea nymphs. The poet also uses mythological references to Neptune, Nereids, and Triton to enhance the imagery.
Themes: The main theme of the poem is the beauty and utility of sea weeds. The poem explores their role in the ecosystem, their use by mythical creatures, and their benefits to humans. Another theme is the interconnection between different elements of nature, as seen in how sea weeds interact with other sea creatures and humans.
Meter: The meter of a poem refers to the rhythmic structure of its lines. In this sonnet, it appears that the poet has attempted to use iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry and consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. However, not all lines strictly adhere to this pattern.
Overall: Overall, “Sea Weeds” is a beautifully crafted sonnet that uses vivid language and imagery to explore the theme of nature’s beauty and utility. The use of mythological references adds depth to the poem and enhances its aesthetic appeal. While the meter is not consistently maintained throughout the poem, this does not significantly detract from its overall impact.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
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Sea Weeds
10 The sea weeds mantle the ground and the rocks 10 Where perpetual wave symphony sings 10 And where graze and play all the Neptune's flocks.
10 That in each form from ancient time life brings.10 Nereids always ask them for little thrills 10 0f food to use in their betrothal meals.
10 And with their bounty of laces and frills 10 They dress up to ride their dolphins and seals.11 We have nutritious dulce, nori and kelp.
10 And many other ones always around 10 Ready to give us human beings help 10 As in their sap prime vitamins we found.10 A pleasing Triton takes care of then all
10 To ease radiations and hunger call. ***```
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
Sea Weeds