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@ Francisco Luis
2024-03-20 17:00:07Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 of "Time Does Not Gainsay"
Introduction
"Sonnet 132" conveys a sense of timeless love and a desire to preserve and enjoy the beauty of a relationship, even in the face of the inevitable passage of time. .
Thematic Analysis
In the octave, the speaker describes a morning scene where worries are torn away, everything looks kind and sweet, and fresh flowers are given to complete a tale of stars, dreams, and a Unicorn. The speaker and their beloved are depicted as challenging fate, erasing time where passions and love meet, with no rush to compete but a wish for which they are now stubborn.
The sestet shifts the focus to the speaker’s desire for solitude with their beloved. They wish for others to forget them and leave them alone to simplify things. The speaker’s journey with their beloved is not yet complete, as their boat has not arrived at the shore. The speaker finds joy in the beloved’s dimple, a gift from Verthandi (the Norn who takes care of the present), where they can play until sunset.
The sonnet beautifully captures the essence of love, time, and destiny, using rich imagery and mythological references. The octave sets the stage and presents the situation, while the sestet provides a resolution or commentary on the situation presented in the octave. This is a common structural characteristic of sonnets. The transition from the octave to the sestet often involves a ‘turn’ or ‘volta’, a shift in focus or perspective, which is evident in this sonnet. The octave focuses on the broader picture of love and time, while the sestet narrows down to the personal experience of the speaker.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet “Time Does Not Gainsay” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the traditional rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet, which is ABBA ABBA CDCDCD. Let’s break it down:
Octave (first eight lines):
A: Morn came and all our last worries were torn B: Making everything look kind and sweet B: And giving us fresh flowers to complete A: Your tale of the stars, dreams and Unicorn. A: We tempted Fate while smiling to our Norn B: To erase time where passions and love meet B: As we do not have a rush to compete A: But a wish for which we are now stubborn.Sestet (last six lines):
C: As much as we let live other people D: All we ask today is that they forget C: And leave us alone to make things simple. D: Our boat has not arrived to the shore yet C: And Verthandi found for me your dimple D: Where I play, if I wish. until sunset.The rhyme scheme helps to structure the sonnet and contributes to its musicality. The final sestet often provides a resolution or commentary on the situation presented in the rest of the sonnet, which is evident in this sonnet as well. The speaker finds joy in the beloved’s dimple, where they can play until sunset, providing a beautiful and intimate conclusion to the sonnet. This analysis of the rhyme scheme helps us to understand the structure and flow of the sonnet. It’s a key aspect of the sonnet’s form and contributes to its overall meaning and effect.
Analysis of Aspects
The sonnet “Time Does Not Gainsay” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich and evocative piece of poetry. Let’s delve into its use of language, imagery, themes, meter, and overall impact:
Language and Imagery: The sonnet uses a sophisticated and lyrical language that is filled with vivid imagery. The poet uses metaphors and symbols to convey the depth of emotions. For instance, the “Unicorn” symbolizes something rare and magical, the “Norn” and “Verthandi” are references to Norse mythology symbolizing fate and the present respectively, and the “dimple” is a personal and intimate symbol of the beloved.
Themes: The major themes in the sonnet include love, time, destiny, and solitude. The speaker expresses a deep love that wishes to exist outside of time and societal expectations. The theme of destiny is explored through references to the Norns, who in Norse mythology determine the destiny of gods and men. The desire for solitude is expressed in the sestet, where the speaker wishes to be left alone with their beloved.
Meter: The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is a common metrical form in English poetry and particularly in sonnets. Each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic flow.
Overall, The sonnet leaves a lasting impression with its beautiful language, vivid imagery, and profound themes. It invites the reader to contemplate on love, time, and destiny, and provides an intimate glimpse into the speaker’s emotions. The use of mythological references adds a layer of depth and universality to the personal emotions expressed in the poem. The sonnet is a testament to the power of poetry to convey deep emotions and thoughts in a compact and structured form.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
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Time Does Not Gainsay
10 Morn came and all our last worries were torn
9 Making everything look kind and sweet 10 And giving us fresh flowers to complete 10 Your tale of the stars, dreams and Unicorn.10 We tempted Fate while smiling to our Norn 10 To erase time where passions and love meet 10 As we do not have a rush to compete 10 But a wish for which we are now stubborn.
10 As much as we let live other people 10 All we ask today is that they forget 10 And leave us alone to make things simple. 10 Our boat has not arrived to the shore yet 10 And Verthandi found for me your dimple
10 Where I play, if I wish. until sunset. ***```
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
Time Does Not Gainsay