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 (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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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.
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Analysis "Make Sure That Only Sympathy Remains"
Introduction
Sonnet 85 is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the hope for sympathy and understanding in the aftermath of a relationship's end.
Thematic Analysis
First Quartet (Lines 1-4): The speaker is asking someone to look at him before they close all the doors, possibly indicating the end of a relationship or a significant change. The speaker wants the other person to remember the good times (“those things that you liked”). The “dream in your eyes that still soars” could be a shared dream or goal that is still alive. The “Phoenix wings from that dessert we spiked” is a metaphor for rebirth and resilience, suggesting that they have gone through hardships together but have emerged stronger.
Second Quartet (Lines 5-8): The speaker pleads with the other person not to abandon their shared experiences (“these fruits ripe and unshorn”). The speaker is willing to be forgotten (“You can forget or dismiss my forlorn”) but promises to keep their song, perhaps a symbol of their shared memories or love.
Third Quartet (Lines 9-12): The speaker acknowledges that some of their shared experiences (“these flowers”) will remain unclaimed. He encourages the other person to take them, feel them, or use them. The speaker is resigned to his fate (“I will get used to destiny that drawned”) and recalls a past event where his hope was dashed (“Once before my hope in front of white elf”).
Couplet (Lines 13-14): The speaker asks the other person to ensure that his mind is empty, possibly of pain or regret. The speaker hopes that when love is gone, only sympathy remains.
This sonnet is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the hope for understanding and sympathy in the aftermath of a relationship. The use of metaphors and symbols adds depth to the emotional landscape of the poem. The Phoenix and the elf are particularly striking images that convey the themes of rebirth, resilience, and the elusive nature of hope.
Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet follows the traditional English (or Shakespearean) sonnet rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. Here’s how it breaks down:
Look at me before you close all the doors (A)
And see if you find those things that you liked (B)
I see a dream in your eyes that still soars (A)
With Phoenix wings from that dessert we spiked. (B)
Please do not leave these fruits ripe and unshorn (C)
As you might need them while you walk along (D)
You can forget or dismiss my forlorn (C)
For another while I will keep your song. (D)
Some of these flowers will remain unowed (E)
Take them, feel them, or use them yourself (F)
I will get used to destiny that drawned (E)
Once before my hope in front of white elf. (F)
Please make sure that my mind is all empty (G)
Or that, love gone, remains our sympathy. (G)
The final two lines form a rhymed couplet (GG), which is a characteristic feature of the English sonnet. This couplet often serves to summarize or conclude the themes of the poem. In this case, the speaker asks for the other person to ensure that his mind is empty, or that only sympathy remains after love is gone. This effectively encapsulates the speaker’s longing for understanding and closure.
It’s also worth noting that the sonnet is written in iambic pentameter, which is another common feature of traditional English sonnets. This means each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic quality. This rhythm, combined with the rhyme scheme, contributes to the overall musicality of the sonnet.
Additional Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “Amuse Yourself Again” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Language: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, with a formal and somewhat archaic tone that is typical of traditional sonnets. The poet uses a variety of literary devices, including metaphor (“Phoenix wings”), simile, and personification (“destiny that drawned”), to convey complex emotions and ideas.
Imagery: The sonnet is filled with vivid imagery that appeals to the senses. For example, “fruits ripe and unshorn” and “flowers will remain unowed” evoke visual and tactile sensations, while “Phoenix wings from that dessert we spiked” suggests a sense of movement and transformation. These images serve to create a vivid and immersive world within the poem.
Themes: The main themes of the sonnet are love, loss, and longing. The speaker expresses a deep sense of loss and longing for a past relationship, and the desire for understanding and sympathy in its aftermath. The use of the Phoenix as a symbol of rebirth and resilience suggests a theme of hope and renewal amidst adversity.
Meter: The sonnet is written in iambic pentameter, a common meter in English poetry that consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. This gives the poem a rhythmic quality and contributes to its musicality. The regular rhythm also serves to emphasize the formal structure of the sonnet.
Overall: Ove Sonnet 85 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a deeply moving exploration of love, loss, and longing. The poet’s skillful use of language, imagery, and meter, combined with the exploration of universal themes, makes this sonnet a powerful and poignant piece of poetry. The sonnet’s structure, with its three quatrains and a concluding couplet, allows the poet to develop his ideas and emotions in a nuanced and sophisticated way. The final couplet, in particular, serves as a poignant conclusion that encapsulates the speaker’s longing for understanding and closure.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
Make Sure That Only Sympathy Remains
10 Look at me before you close all the doors
10 And see if you find those things that you liked
10 I see a dream in your eyes that still soars
10 With Phoenix wings from that dessert we spiked.
10 Please do not leave these fruits ripe and unshorn
10 As you might need them while you walk along
10 You can forget or dismiss my forlorn
10 For another while I will keep your song.
10 Some of these flowers will remain unowed
9 Take them, feel them, or use them yourself
10 I will get used to destiny that drawned
10 Once before my hope in front of white elf.
10 Please make sure that my mind is all empty
10 Or that, love gone, remains our sympathy.
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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
Make Sure That Only Sympathy Remains