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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Closeness"
Introduction
The sonnet “Closeness” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a beautiful piece of poetry that explores the theme of love and intimacy. captures the essence of love and the profound connection between two individuals who find joy and fulfillment in each other's presence.
Thematic Analysis
Octave: The octave describes a meeting between two individuals on a beautiful night. The night is described as “delicious,” indicating a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. The individuals share memories and experiences, symbolized by “the best that glory remembers.” They also experience the beauty of nature, represented by “star showers” and “rainbows.” The use of natural elements like rivers, light, mist, plants, and ambers creates vivid imagery and sets a romantic atmosphere.
Sestet: The sestet shifts from the description of the environment to the internal feelings of the individuals. It speaks about dreams that were always behind them, indicating past aspirations or desires. The focus then shifts to the present moment, where there is only one passion. This passion is a chosen soul and heart, suggesting a deep emotional connection or love between the individuals. The sestet ends with an invitation to experience satisfaction by closely observing each other’s lives.
Overall, this sonnet beautifully captures the essence of closeness between two individuals, set against a backdrop of nature’s beauty.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
Let’s analyze the rhyme scheme of the sonnet “Closeness” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
A sonnet traditionally has 14 lines. The rhyme scheme can vary, but one common pattern is the Italian or Petrarchan sonnet, which has an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines). The octave typically follows a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA, and the sestet can vary, often using CDECDE or CDCDCD.
Let’s break down this sonnet:
Octave:
We have met in the most delicious night (A)
To share the best that glory remembers (B)
And also bathe in all the star showers (B)
That lovers feel when in complete delight. (A)
When rivers melt they grow in flow and might (A)
And when light aligns its many powers (B)
Through the mist that moistens plants and ambers (B)
Rainbows give us hope and gladden our sight. (A)
Sestet:
9. We have only realized a fraction (C)
10. Of those dreams that were always behind us (D)
11. But tonight there is only one passion… (C)
12. A soul and heart our mind already chose (D)
13. So let us undertake satisfaction (C)
14. By looking at each other’s life this close. (D)
So, the rhyme scheme of this sonnet is ABBAABBA CDCDCD, which is a variant of the Italian or Petrarchan sonnet.
Analysis of Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of the sonnet “Closeness” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
Language and Imagery: The language used in the sonnet is rich and evocative, creating vivid imagery that appeals to the senses. The poet uses phrases like “delicious night,” “star showers,” and “rainbows” to paint a picture of a beautiful, romantic setting. The use of words such as “melt,” “aligns,” and “moistens” adds a dynamic element to the imagery, making the scene come alive.
Themes: The primary themes in this sonnet are love, nature, and closeness. Love is depicted through the shared experiences and mutual passion of the two individuals. Nature is a recurring motif, symbolizing beauty, growth, and hope. The theme of closeness is expressed through the intimate connection between the individuals and their shared observation of each other’s lives.
Meter: The sonnet appears to follow iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry. This means each line typically contains five pairs of syllables, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each pair. For example, in the line “We have met in the most delicious night,” we can see this pattern: ‘we HAVE / met IN / the MOST / de-LI / -cious NIGHT.’
Overall, this sonnet is a beautifully crafted piece that skillfully combines language, imagery, themes, and meter to convey a sense of closeness and shared experience. The poet’s use of natural elements as metaphors enhances the depth of emotion and adds layers of meaning to the poem.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
Closeness
10 We have met in the most delicious night
10 To share the best that glory remembers
10 And also bathe in all the star showers
10 That lovers feel when in complete delight.
10 When rivers melt they grow in flow and might
10 And when light aligns its many powers
10 Through the mist that moistens plants and ambers
10 Rainbows give us hope and gladden our sight.
10 We have only realized a fraction
10 Of those dreams that were always behind us
10 But tonight there is only one passion...
10 A soul and heart our mind already chose
10 So let us undertake satisfaction
10 By looking at each other's life this close.
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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
Closeness