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@ Francisco Luis
2024-03-13 13:29:52Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "More Than Welcome"
Introduction
“More Than Welcome” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a beautiful sonnet that explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time.
Thematic Analysis
In the octave, the speaker invites the addressee to stay with him, expressing a deep emotional connection. The speaker reflects on their shared past, their hopes, and the growth they’ve experienced together. The octave ends with a powerful image of their worlds joined by a shared love.
The sestet shifts the focus to the present and future. The speaker expresses gratitude for the care shown by the addressee and the hope it has instilled in him. The speaker then invites the addressee to explore the depths of his solitude and to fill the silence with their presence.
Overall, the sonnet explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. It beautifully captures the depth of the speaker’s emotions and the profound impact of the addressee on his life. The use of natural imagery (gardens, fruits, harvest) adds a layer of richness to the poem, symbolizing growth, change, and renewal. The sonnet ends on a note of hope and anticipation, leaving the reader with a sense of longing and expectation.
Rhyme Scheme
The rhyme scheme ABBA ABBA CDE CDE, is a common one for sonnets, particularly those in the Petrarchan or Italian style.
In this sonnet “More Than Welcome” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, let’s analyze the rhyme scheme:
Octave:
My dear, please come and stay beyond my need (A) Since our oaths have grown and flowers no blink (B) In gardens where you used to sit and think (B) About how futures would your children feed. (A) Witness the ripening of fruits from seed (A) That in the depth of night we felt once sink (B) And became in our mind a well known link (B) To join our worlds that pined a same love deed. (A)Sestet:
The harvest of your care after the bloom (C) Has risen in my valleys a new hope, (D) Be more than welcome to my silent kiss. (E) You can search the skies from my empty room (C) To chase those solitudes so hard to cope (D) And fill up voices that your name still miss. (E)As you can see, the sonnet follows the ABBA ABBA CDE CDE rhyme scheme perfectly. This structure allows for a clear thematic shift between the octave and the sestet, which is a characteristic feature of Petrarchan sonnets. The rhyme scheme also adds a musical quality to the poem, enhancing its emotional impact.
Additional Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the sonnet’s use of language, imagery, themes, meter, and overall impact.
Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, with a strong emphasis on natural imagery. The poet uses images of gardens, fruits, seeds, and harvest to symbolize the growth and development of their relationship. These images create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and add depth to the emotional content of the poem.
Themes: The main themes of the sonnet are love, longing, and the passage of time. The speaker expresses a deep emotional connection with the addressee and invites them to stay. The speaker reflects on their shared past, their hopes, and the growth they’ve experienced together. The sonnet ends on a note of hope and anticipation, leaving the reader with a sense of longing and expectation.
Meter: The sonnet appears to be written in iambic pentameter, which is a common meter for sonnets. In iambic pentameter, each line consists of five iambs - pairs of syllables where the first syllable is unstressed and the second is stressed. This gives the poem a rhythmic quality and enhances its musicality.
Overall: The sonnet is a beautiful exploration of love and longing. The use of natural imagery adds a layer of richness to the poem, symbolizing growth, change, and renewal. The sonnet is well-structured, adhering to the traditional sonnet form, and the language is evocative and emotive. The sonnet leaves a lasting impression on the reader, evoking a sense of deep emotion and longing.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
``` More Than Welcome
10 My dear, please come and stay beyond my need 10 Since our oaths have grown and flowers no blink 10 In gardens where you used to sit and think 10 About how futures would your children feed.
10 Vitness the ripening of fruits from seed 10 That in the depth of night we felt once sink 10 And became in our mind a well known link 10 To join our worlds that pined a same love deed.
10 The harvest of your care after the bloom 10 Has risen in my valleys a new hope, 10 Be more than welcome to my silent kiss. 10 You can search the skies from my empty room 10 To chase those solitudes so hard to cope 10 And fill up voices that your name still miss. *** ```
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
More Than Welcome