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@ Francisco Luis
2024-03-12 16:38:25Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Beach Rendition 5"
Introduction
“Beach Rendition #5” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a beautifully crafted sonnet that explores the themes of nature, freedom, and the passage of time.
Thematic Analysis
First Quatrain (Lines 1-4): The sonnet begins with a metaphor of human passions (“zeals”) being carried away by the flood (the ocean), suggesting a sense of overwhelming emotion or experience. The “headlong heights far from the sod” could symbolize the dizzying, lofty aspirations or experiences that take us away from our grounded reality. The “gyves besprent with contention” refers to shackles sprinkled with conflict, indicating struggles or challenges.
Second Quatrain (Lines 5-8): The second quatrain continues the theme of overwhelming emotion, describing it as a joyful captivity. The “multitudinous skies” that reflect our dreams arranged in two rows could symbolize the vast possibilities or aspirations we hold.
Third Quatrain (Lines 9-12): The third quatrain introduces the concept of peace, coming in waves of repetition, until the dawn (Eos) appears. The speaker is brought back from the overwhelming night that fades (sears), possibly indicating a return to reality or the end of a powerful experience.
Couplet (Lines 13-14): The concluding couplet suggests a continuous cycle of actions, dancing (capering) in abandon, possibly indicating the ongoing nature of life’s experiences and emotions.
Overall, this sonnet seems to explore themes of overwhelming emotions, lofty aspirations, and the cycle of experiences in life. It uses rich metaphors and imagery to convey these themes. Please note that poetry interpretation can be subjective and may vary based on individual perspectives.
Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet follows a unique rhyme scheme that doesn’t strictly adhere to the traditional English or Italian sonnet forms. Here’s a detailed analysis:
Quatrain 1 (Lines 1-4): ABAB
“flood” (A) “persuation” (B) “sod” (A) “contention” (B)Quatrain 2 (Lines 5-8): CDCD
“bondage” (C) “entwine” (D) “image” (C) “aline” (D)Quatrain 3 (Lines 9-12): EFEF
“reprise” (E) “appears” (F) “surprise” (E) “sears” (F)Couplet (Lines 13-14): GG
“on and on” (G) “abandon” (G)This rhyme scheme is unique and adds a distinctive rhythm to the sonnet. The final couplet, with its perfect rhyme, provides a satisfying conclusion to the poem.
Additional Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of Sonnet 117 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Language and Imagery: The sonnet uses a rich and complex language, employing a variety of literary devices such as metaphors (“zeals ride with the flood”, “headlong heights far from the sod”), personification (“east Eos appears”), and alliteration (“bewildered our zeals”, “best yearnings”). The imagery is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of overwhelming emotions, lofty aspirations, and the vastness of the skies.
Themes: The sonnet explores several themes, including the power of emotions, the pursuit of dreams, the cycle of experiences, and the tension between freedom and bondage. The theme of nature is also prominent, with references to the ocean, the skies, and the dawn.
Meter: The sonnet appears to follow the iambic pentameter, which is the most common meter in English poetry and is often used in sonnets. This means each line typically contains five iambs, or metrical feet, each consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable. However, there are variations in some lines, which adds rhythmical complexity to the poem.
Overall: this sonnet is a complex and thought-provoking piece of poetry. It uses sophisticated language and imagery to explore deep themes, and its rhythmic structure adds to its emotional impact. The sonnet invites multiple readings and interpretations, reflecting the richness and complexity of human experience. Please note that poetry interpretation can be subjective and may vary based on individual perspectives.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
``` Beach Renditíon #5
10 Thus bewildered our zeals ride with the flood
10 All their meekness gone with our persuation 10 Till we find headlong heights far from the sod
10 And free of gyves besprent with contention.10 Captive with joy in half conscious bondage 10 Our best yearnings in open space entwine 10 And multitudinous skies an image
10 Of our dreams bifariously aline.10 Peace comes in sways of generous reprise
10 Until, blushing, by east Eos appears
10 Oh yes, the musk, thy face and my surprise 10 Bring me back from this full night that now sears.10 To and fro, all our actions, on and on 10 Keep since then capering our abandon.
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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 by Frank Duna; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
Beach Rendition # 5