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@ Francisco Luis
2024-03-11 22:59:30Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Your Truth"
Introduction
“Your Truth” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a beautiful sonnet that explores the themes of truth, beauty, and time.
Thematic Analysis
Octave:
The octave presents a problem or explores a particular theme. In this case, the speaker acknowledges their previous ignorance (“Aware of vanity and worthlessness”, “Your echoing thoughts erase my blindness”) and their newfound understanding and appreciation of the subject (“My mind enjoys while discovering you”, “Where, without pageantry, each noble hue Flourishes gifting your unseen highness”).
Sestet:
The sestet usually provides a resolution or commentary on the problem or theme presented in the octave. Here, the speaker expresses their commitment to the subject (“My days from now on will be episodes Of that charm you give continuously”) and their intention to use this truth in their future creations (“I will contrive the essence of my odes With your truth that stands on furiously”). The final line (“When time with a slow hand all things erodes”) suggests the enduring nature of this truth, even in the face of time’s inevitable decay.
Overall, the sonnet explores the transformative power of truth and its enduring nature. The speaker’s journey from ignorance to understanding is reflected in the structure of the sonnet itself, moving from problem to resolution. The use of language and metaphor throughout adds depth and richness to this exploration.
Rhyme Scheme
The rhyme scheme (ABA ABBA CDCDCD) is not typical for a sonnet. However, let’s analyze it in the context of the sonnet “Your Truth” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
First, let’s assign each end word a letter, starting from ‘A’ for the first word, ‘B’ for the second different word, and so on:
``` A - worthlessness B - you A - hue A - highness B - blindness B - knew A - few A - happiness
C - fortuituously D - episodes C - continuously D - odes C - furiously D - erodes ```
However, when we apply this to the sonnet, it doesn’t seem to match the ABA ABBA CDCDCD pattern you’ve provided. The rhyme scheme of this sonnet appears to be ABBA ABBA CDC DCD, which is a variation of the Petrarchan sonnet.
It’s important to note that while sonnets traditionally follow certain rhyme schemes, poets often experiment with different patterns to achieve various artistic effects. In this case, the poet may have chosen this particular scheme to emphasize certain ideas or to create a specific rhythm or flow.
Additional Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “Your Truth” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Language: The language used in the sonnet “Your Truth” is formal and poetic, with a rich vocabulary. The poet uses words like “pageantry,” “fortuitously,” and “vaporous trifles,” which add depth and complexity to the poem. The use of such language helps to create a sophisticated and thoughtful tone.
Imagery: The poem is filled with vivid imagery that helps to convey its themes. For example, “Your echoing thoughts erase my blindness” uses the image of echoing thoughts to represent the enlightening power of truth. Similarly, “When time with a slow hand all things erodes” creates a powerful image of the relentless passage of time.
Themes: The main theme of the poem is the transformative power of truth. The speaker describes their journey from ignorance to understanding, and how this newfound truth will shape their future creations. The enduring nature of truth, even in the face of time’s decay, is another key theme.
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 helps to emphasize certain words and ideas.
Overall: “Your Truth” is a thoughtful and beautifully crafted sonnet that explores the transformative and enduring power of truth. The poet’s use of sophisticated language, vivid imagery, and rhythmic meter all contribute to the poem’s depth and richness. The structure of the sonnet, with its problem-resolution format, mirrors the speaker’s journey from ignorance to understanding, adding another layer of meaning to the poem.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
``` Your Truth
10 Aware of vanity and worthlessness 10 My mind enjoys while discovering you 10 Where, without pageantry, each noble hue
10 Flourishes gifting your unseen highness.10 Your echoing thoughts erase my blindness 10 And little sense of beauty that I knew 10 When far away from reason just a few 10 Vaporous trifles meant my happiness.
10 Chosen at will, or fortuituously
10 My days from now on will be episodes 10 Of that charm you give continuously. 10 I will contrive the essence of my odes
10 With your truth that stands on furiously 10 When time with a slow hand all things erodes. ***```
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
Your Truth