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@ Francisco Luis
2023-12-30 12:44:04Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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
Why Not?"
Introduction
The sonnet “Why Not?” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a beautiful piece of poetry that follows the traditional structure of a Petrarchan sonnet with an octave and a sestet. A search for unity and happiness in a world full of pain and conflict.
Thematic Analysis
In the octave, the poet poses questions about why we don’t find more ways to alleviate suffering and promote brotherhood, why we don’t differentiate between good and evil with wisdom, and why we don’t pursue dreams that bring reassurance. The octave is filled with rhetorical questions that challenge the status quo and call for a more compassionate and wise approach to life.
The sestet then shifts the tone slightly. It acknowledges that things that bring joy and grow with our care are rare in the face of wars and hate. It questions the wisdom of living in fear and calls for giving reason another chance. The poem ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that embracing love and reason could bring a new beginning, symbolized by the stars.
Overall, the sonnet uses the structure of the octave and sestet to first pose challenging questions about our collective actions and attitudes, and then propose a hopeful vision for the future. It’s a call to action for more compassion, wisdom, and love in our world.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
(ABBA ABBA CCD EED) is a variant of the Petrarchan sonnet form. Let’s analyze how this scheme applies to the sonnet “Why Not?” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Octave
``` A Why not find more ways to stop the hurting
B And share all those delights of brotherhood? B We can knead muscles or more bread for food A Not fires with which peace is not conforming.A Why do not we start for once assorting B The good and evil with a wisdom hood B Placing happiness where innocence stood A And track space dreams that are reasuring? ```
Sextet
``` C Things that please and grow with our faith and care C In front of wars and hate are almost rare D And to live in fear we call being smart.
E Why not render another chance to reason? E It would not be to our mind a treason D And stars would come to give our love a start. ```
This particular rhyme scheme helps to emphasize the poet’s message and adds a rhythmic quality to the sonnet. The alternating rhymes in the octave create a sense of balance, while the paired rhymes in the sestet provide a sense of resolution. This structure enhances the overall impact of the poem.
Analysis of Aspects
let’s delve deeper into the sonnet “Why Not?” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is simple yet profound. The poet uses everyday language to pose deep philosophical questions, making the poem accessible yet thought-provoking. The imagery in the poem is vivid and evocative, with phrases like “knead muscles or more bread for food” and “track space dreams” painting a clear picture in the reader’s mind.
Themes: The main themes of the poem are peace, brotherhood, wisdom, and hope. The poet questions why we don’t strive more for peace and brotherhood, why we don’t use wisdom to differentiate between good and evil, and why we don’t pursue dreams that bring reassurance. The poem ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that embracing love and reason could bring a new beginning.
Meter: The sonnet appears to be written in iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry and consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. This gives the poem a rhythmic quality and enhances its musicality.
Overall, the sonnet is a powerful call to action for more compassion, wisdom, and love in our world. It uses simple language and vivid imagery to pose deep questions and propose a hopeful vision for the future. The use of the Petrarchan sonnet form, with its specific rhyme scheme and meter, adds to the impact of the poem and makes it a pleasure to read. The poet effectively uses the structure of the sonnet to first pose challenging questions in the octave and then propose a hopeful vision in the sestet. The alternating rhymes in the octave and the paired rhymes in the sestet enhance the rhythm and musicality of the poem. The sonnet is a beautiful blend of form and content, with each enhancing the other.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
``` Why Not?
10 Why not find more ways to stop the hurting
10 And share all those delights of brotherhood? 10 We can knead muscles or more bread for food 10 Not fires with which peace is not conforming.10 Why do not we start for once assorting 10 The good and evil with a wisdom hood 10 Placing happiness where innocence stood 10 And track space dreams that are reasuring?
10 Things that please and grow with our faith and care 10 In front of wars and hate are almost rare 10 And to live in fear we call being smart. 11 Why not render another chance to reason? 10 It would not be to our mind a treason 10 And stars would come to give our love a start. *** ```
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
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