Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares
Two Moons To Choose From
Since I saw your smile starting to sadden
While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon
In the tranquílity side of your moon
I searched hopes for our love to happen.
I see stars and flowers in our garden
With fragrances that come until our room
And all those passions that are in full bloom
But disappear then all of a sudden.
When you smile you make me cozy and warm
Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere,
I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm. . .
For her echo follows me here and there
Let me drawn in your eyes' stillness and charm
And make more choices when with her I fare.
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Analysis Two Moons To Choose From
Introduction
Sonnet 107 explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and the complexities of emotional attachments. The Petrarchan structure allows the poet to express these emotions in a structured and lyrical manner. The speaker appears torn between two moons, symbolizing two different romantic paths or relationships.
Thematic Analysis
Let's analyze the poem stanza by stanza:
"Since I saw your smile starting to sadden
While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon
In the tranquílity side of your moon
I searched hopes for our love to happen."
The poem begins with the speaker observing a change in the person's smile, possibly indicating a sense of melancholy or sadness. As they look at the sky through their "lagoon" (a metaphor for their inner thoughts and emotions), they explore the possibility of love on the calm and tranquil side of the person's "moon" (representing their emotions or inner world).
"I see stars and flowers in our garden
With fragrances that come until our room
And all those passions that are in full bloom
But disappear then all of a sudden."
In this stanza, the speaker envisions a beautiful and passionate love between them, symbolized by stars and flowers in their shared "garden." The fragrances of love reach until their room, indicating a close and intimate connection. However, the intense passions they experience seem to fade away unexpectedly, leaving the speaker feeling uncertain and perhaps anxious about the future of the relationship.
"When you smile you make me cozy and warm
Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere,
I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm..."
The person's smile has a comforting and warm effect on the speaker, but the speaker's heart remains tied to someone else ("she is still bound somewhere"). The conflicting emotions are apparent as the speaker experiences both a sense of closeness ("I feel you closer") and a lingering attachment to another person.
"For her echo follows me here and there
Let me drown in your eyes' stillness and charm
And make more choices when with her I fare."
The presence of the other person, whose "echo follows" the speaker, is a constant reminder of their past connection. Despite that, the speaker desires to immerse themselves in the charm and stillness of the person they are currently with. They hope to make more choices and move forward with this person despite the complexities of their emotions and past experiences.
In conclusion, Sonnet 107 explores the theme of love, choices, and emotional conflicts. The speaker contemplates their feelings for someone with whom they have shared passionate moments, yet they are still haunted by the presence of another person in their heart. It's a complex emotional journey, and the poem leaves us with the notion that love and decisions in matters of the heart are seldom straightforward.
Rhyme Scheme
"Two Moons To Choose From" follows a traditional Petrarchan or Italian sonnet form. This type of sonnet is divided into two parts: an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the final six lines), and the rhyme scheme often follows a specific pattern. Let's break down the rhyme scheme of this sonnet:
Octave (First Eight Lines):
1. "sadden" (A).
2. "lagoon" (B).
3. "moon" (B).
4. "happen" (A).
5. "garden" (A).
6. "room" (B).
7. "bloom" (B).
8. "sudden" (A).
Sestet (Final Six Lines):
9. "warm" (C).
10. "somewhere" (D).
11. "arm-in-arm" (C).
12. "there" (D).
13. "charm" (C).
14. "fare" (D).
So, the rhyme scheme of Sonnet 107 is ABBAABBA CDCDCD, which is a typical Petrarchan or Italian sonnet rhyme scheme. This structured rhyme scheme helps create a sense of balance and order in the poem, emphasizing the thematic divisions between the octave and the sestet and allowing the poet to explore different aspects of the poem's theme within this framework. In this case, it helps the poet express the speaker's complex emotions and conflicting desires in the realm of love and relationships.
Additional Aspects to Analyze
let's delve deeper into some other aspects of Sonnet 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, such as its themes, imagery, and overall tone.
Themes:
Love and Relationships: Love is the central theme of this sonnet. The poem explores the complexities of love, including desire, attachment, longing, and uncertainty. The speaker is torn between two emotional experiences or relationships, creating a tension that drives the narrative.
Choice and Decision: The poem reflects on the choices we make in matters of the heart. The speaker is faced with a dilemma between two moons, symbolizing different romantic options. This theme highlights the difficulty of making choices when emotions are entangled.
Memories and Echoes: The concept of memory and the persistence of past relationships in one's thoughts are explored. The "echo" of a previous love lingers, affecting the speaker's current emotions and choices.
Imagery:
The Moon: The moon is a recurring image in the poem, symbolizing the emotional and inner world of the beloved. It represents the changing nature of emotions and suggests that the person's emotional state is not constant.
Stars and Flowers: Stars and flowers in the garden evoke the idea of a beautiful and passionate love. These images suggest the vibrancy and intensity of the emotions experienced in the relationship.
The Lagoon: The lagoon represents the speaker's introspection and contemplation. It's a reflective space where the speaker considers their feelings and choices.
Tone:
The tone of the poem is contemplative and conflicted. The speaker grapples with inner turmoil and a sense of emotional ambivalence. There's a mix of hope and uncertainty, warmth and sadness, which creates a tone of emotional complexity. The tone becomes more resolved and hopeful towards the end of the poem, as the speaker expresses a desire to "make more choices" with the current love interest.
In summary, Sonnet 107 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich exploration of love, choice, and memory. Its themes, imagery, and tone contribute to the complexity of the speaker's emotional journey as they navigate the intricacies of their heart and relationships.
(GPT4)
Count the syllables of each line of the Sonnet
Two Moons To Choose From
10 Since I saw your smile starting to sadden
10 While I gazed at the sky through my lagoon
9 In the tranquílity side of your moon
9 I searched hopes for our love to happen.
10 I see stars and flowers in our garden
10 With fragrances that come until our room
10 And all those passions that are in full bloom
10 But disappear then all of a sudden.
10 When you smile you make me cozy and warm
10 Yet to my heart she is still bound somewhere,
10 I feel you closer kissing arm-in-arm. . .
10 For her echo follows me here and there
10 Let me drawn in your eyes' stillness and charm
10 And make more choices when with her I fare.
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Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
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