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@ Francisco Luis
2023-09-15 05:29:42Posthumous 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 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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.
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Sonnet 104 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares
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Under Phosphor's Eyes
Even beyond my mind I behold love Walking through water feet to fare through time 2 And meet lucid Phosphor that stares above 3 And lingers down while the day's bells chime.
I feel her eyes when in your sky they grow Bringing the passions to your florid face 6 It is her voice a murmur soft and low
Or kind measures that capture and amaze. 8From a nearby lea the grass and flowers 9 Redolently wake up my senses that slept 10 Through níght when stars lit the dew that glowers And leave echoes in venus' glances kept
Your beckoning looks and rubious mouth 13 Do not allow in my heart any doubt. ***
2-.walking with water feet= visíting every place on earth and heaven. 2-.to fare= to travel. 3-.Phosphor= the morning star, or Lucifer. Venus, when it precedes the sun and shines in the morning. 6. florid= flushed with red or pink. 8-. measures= melodies or tunes. 9-. lea= meadow or grassy field. 10-. redolently= suggestively. 13-. rubious= red, ruby colored.
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Analysis "Under Phosphor's Eyes"
Introduction
Sonnet 104 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Under Phosphor's Eyes," is a beautifully crafted poem that employs vivid imagery and metaphors to express the theme of love and its transcendent nature. The sonnet follows the traditional structure of a Shakespearean sonnet, with three quatrains and a concluding couplet.
Thematic Analysis
In the first quatrain, the speaker describes love as a journey, "walking through water feet to fare through time" (line 2). This metaphor suggests the fluid, ever-changing, and timeless nature of love. The reference to "Phosphor," the morning star or Venus, symbolizes the dawn or the beginning of something new, possibly a new love or a renewed understanding of love.
The second quatrain delves into the personal experience of the speaker, who feels the presence of love in the sky and in the face of the beloved. The "florid face" (line 6) suggests a blush or a glow, a physical manifestation of the emotional state of being in love. The "voice a murmur soft and low" and "kind measures" (lines 7-8) further emphasize the soothing and enchanting power of love.
The third quatrain introduces the imagery of nature, with the "nearby lea" and "grass and flowers" (line 9) symbolizing the freshness and vitality of love. The "stars lit the dew that glowers" (line 11) and "echoes in venus' glances kept" (line 12) suggest the lingering presence and impact of love, even after the moment has passed.
The concluding couplet, "Your beckoning looks and rubious mouth / Do not allow in my heart any doubt" (lines 13-14), reaffirms the speaker's certainty and conviction in his feelings of love. The "rubious mouth" is a vivid image that conveys passion and desire.
Overall, the sonnet is a celebration of love, its transformative power, and its ability to transcend time and space. The use of celestial imagery and natural elements adds a layer of depth and complexity to the poem, making it a rich and evocative exploration of the theme of love.
Rhyme Scheme
Sonnet 104 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the traditional English or Shakespearean sonnet rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. Let's break down the sonnet line by line to see this:
``` A: Even beyond my mind I behold love (1) B: Walking through water feet to fare through time (2) A: And meet lucid Phosphor that stares above (3) B: And lingers down while the day's bells chime. (4)
C: I feel her eyes when in your sky they grow (5) D: Bringing the passions to your florid face (6) C: It is her voice a murmur soft and low (7) D: Or kind measures that capture and amaze. (8)
E: From a nearby lea the grass and flowers (9) F: Redolently wake up my senses that slept (10) E: Through night when stars lit the dew that glowers (11) F: And leave echoes in venus' glances kept (12)
G: Your beckoning looks and rubious mouth (13) G: Do not allow in my heart any doubt. (14) ```
The first three quatrains (lines 1-12) have alternating rhymes, while the final couplet (lines 13-14) has a pair of rhyming lines. This structure is typical of the English sonnet and is used to build up the poem's argument or exploration of a theme before delivering a final, often poignant or insightful, conclusion in the couplet. In this sonnet, the final couplet serves to affirm the speaker's unwavering belief in the power and certainty of love.
Additional Aspects to Analyze
While we've covered the rhyme scheme and thematic analysis of Sonnet 104 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, there are still several aspects that can be further explored, including its meter, use of literary devices, and the sonnet's volta or turn.
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Meter: The sonnet appears to follow the traditional iambic pentameter, which is common in English sonnets. This means each line typically contains five pairs of syllables, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each pair. This rhythm gives the sonnet a musical quality and helps to emphasize certain words or ideas.
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Literary Devices: The sonnet is rich in metaphor and personification. For instance, love is personified as a traveler "walking through water feet to fare through time" (line 2). This metaphor suggests the enduring and transformative nature of love. Similarly, the "day's bells chime" (line 4) is a metaphor for the passage of time. The sonnet also uses vivid imagery, such as "florid face" (line 6) and "rubious mouth" (line 13), to evoke the physical manifestations of love and passion.
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Volta: The volta, or turn, is a shift in the poem's argument or theme. In English sonnets, this usually occurs at the start of the third quatrain or the final couplet. In Sonnet 104, the volta seems to occur in the final couplet (lines 13-14), where the speaker moves from describing the experience and effects of love to affirming his certainty and conviction in his feelings of love.
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Symbolism: The sonnet uses celestial symbols, such as "Phosphor" (line 3) and "Venus" (line 12), to represent love. These symbols suggest the transcendent, heavenly nature of love. The use of natural elements, like "water feet" (line 2), "grass and flowers" (line 9), and "dew" (line 11), symbolize the freshness, vitality, and ephemeral quality of love.
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Tone: The tone of the sonnet is passionate and reverent, reflecting the speaker's deep admiration and respect for the power of love. The use of soft, soothing words like "murmur" (line 7) and "echoes" (line 12) contribute to this tone.
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Structure: The sonnet follows the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet, with three quatrains and a concluding couplet. This structure allows the speaker to develop his exploration of love in a logical and coherent manner, building up to a final, poignant conclusion in the couplet.
(GPT4)
Count the syllables of each line of the Sonnet
(www.howmanysyllables.com)
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Under Phosphor's Eyes
10 Even beyond my mind I behold love 10 Walking through water feet to fare through time
10 And meet lucid Phosphor that stares above
9 And lingers down while the day's bells chime.10 I feel her eyes when in your sky they grow 10 Bringing the passions to your florid face
10 It is her voice a murmur soft and low
10 Or kind measures that capture and amaze.10 From a nearby lea the grass and flowers
11 Redolently wake up my senses that slept
10 Through níght when stars lit the dew that glowers 10 And leave echoes in venus' glances kept10 Your beckoning looks and rubious mouth
10 Do not allow in my heart any doubt. ***```
Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
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Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com; Image by leonardo.ai; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
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