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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Moon Fulness"
Introduction
The sonnet "Moon Fulness" by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares beautifully explores the influence of the moon on nature and human emotions. follows the traditional structure of a sonnet, which is divided into an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines).
Thematic Analysis
In the octave, the poet describes a day where flowers welcome bees with nectar, leading to the multiplication of trees. However, these trees are prey to the instincts of city-building men. As night falls, the chicks mourn in their nests, but they are comforted by the moon’s gaze, which sees into the earth where everything is in harmony. The octave ends with the poet standing under the moonlight, ready to offer his gifts (or love).
The sestet begins with the poet imagining the full moon reflected in rivers, oceans, hearts, and glances. He also sees it in Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses, symbolizing inspiration. The moon, personified as Luna, gives birth amid shining silvers, sparking a flair for romance in the poet. The sonnet concludes with a metaphorical image of stars entering the poet’s golden limousine, suggesting that he is filled with inspiration and ready to embark on a creative journey.
The transition from the octave to the sestet marks a shift from a more concrete description of nature and the environment to a more abstract and personal reflection on inspiration and creativity. The moon serves as a central symbol, representing both the natural world and the source of the poet’s inspiration. The sonnet beautifully intertwines these themes, demonstrating the interconnectedness of nature, inspiration, and the creative process.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet “Moon Fulness” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the rhyme scheme of a traditional Italian or Petrarchan sonnet. This type of sonnet is characterized by its structure, which consists of an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines).
The octave typically follows a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA. In this sonnet, the rhyme scheme of the octave is as follows:
A: outpouring (line 1)
B: bees (line 2)
B: trees (line 3)
A: touring (line 4)
A: mourning (line 5)
B: sees (line 6)
B: agrees (line 7)
A: proning (line 8)
The sestet can have various rhyme schemes, but often follows either CDECDE or CDCDCD. In this sonnet, the rhyme scheme of the sestet is as follows:
C: rivers (line 9)
D: glance (line 10)
E: Mnemosyne (line 11)
C: silvers (line 12)
D: romance (line 13)
E: limousine (line 14)
This detailed analysis of the rhyme scheme helps to understand the structure and rhythm of the sonnet, which are key elements of its beauty and expressiveness. The poet skillfully uses the constraints of the sonnet form to create a rich and evocative poem. The rhyme scheme contributes to the musicality of the poem and enhances its imagery and themes.
Analysis of Aspects
The sonnet “Moon Fulness” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a rich tapestry of language, imagery, themes, and meter. Let’s delve into each aspect:
Language: The language used in the sonnet is highly descriptive and emotive. The poet uses a variety of literary devices such as alliteration (“During the day, with nectar outpouring”), personification (“The chicks in the nests feel the moon that sees”), and metaphor (“And stars enter my golden limousine”). The language is also marked by the use of classical references, such as “Mnemosyne,” the mother of the Muses in Greek mythology.
Imagery: The sonnet is filled with vivid imagery that appeals to the senses. From the “nectar outpouring” of the flowers to the “moon that sees” into the earth, the poet paints a picture of a world that is alive and interconnected. The final image of the stars entering the poet’s “golden limousine” is particularly striking, suggesting a journey filled with inspiration and creativity.
Themes: The sonnet explores several themes, including the beauty of nature, the destructive impact of human activity (“Prey of citied instincts and men’s touring”), the power of inspiration (“Luna gives birth amid shinning silvers”), and the potential for creativity and romance under the influence of the moon.
Meter: The sonnet follows the traditional meter of a Petrarchan sonnet, which is iambic pentameter. This means each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, creating a rhythmic pattern that enhances the musicality of the poem.
Overall, The sonnet is a beautiful exploration of the relationship between nature, inspiration, and creativity. The poet skillfully uses language, imagery, and meter to express these themes, creating a poem that is both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing. The sonnet form, with its structured rhyme scheme and meter, provides a framework for the poet’s ideas, while the vivid language and imagery bring these ideas to life. The result is a sonnet that is rich in meaning and beauty.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
Moon Fulness
10 During the day, with nectar outpouring
10 The flowers gave new welcome to the bees
10 Who are always multiplying the trees
10 Prey of citied instincts and men's touring.
10 And tonight, after they had been mourning
10 The chicks in the nests feel the moon that sees
9 Into earth where everything agrees
10 And where you and I stand, with gifts proning.
10 I imagine it full in the rivers
10 Full in the oceans, hearts and in each glance
10 And in the sweetest mother, Mnemosyne.
10 Luna gives birth amid shinning silvers
10 While I feel a glorious flair for romance
10 And stars enter my golden limousine.
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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 unknown; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/Xs5mvMi.jpg Moon Fulness