Sonnet 52 "A Truth Within Ourselves" By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares

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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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.

Frank Duna

Sonnet 52 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares

A Truth Within Ourselves


Virtues along with our emotions fade
When we only listen to gypsy thought                      2
That frosts every tenderness we had caught
Living life under a protective shade.
 
With inspiration, though, there can be made
An altar for humble truth we have sought
To where all roads of our soul should be brought
For expected plans of an escapade.

Deep inside we may find real happiness
And the slippery magic of the waves
Will not wash away its crystal stillness.
There is music engraved in all our days
That Muses will unfurl with friendlyness                    13 
To make immortal our terrestrial ways.
                   ***
2-.when... thought= when we only listen to the 
whimsical things. 13-.Muse= in this case, any of 
the goddesses who presided over literature and 
Arts and Science.

Analysis "A Truth Within Ourselves"

Introduction

The sonnet explores the fading of virtues and emotions when one indulges in fleeting thoughts, while also emphasizing the importance of inspiration, self-reflection, and artistic pursuits in finding truth and happiness.
"A Truth Within Ourselves" adheres to the structure and themes of a Petrarchan sonnet, presenting a conflict in the octave and offering a resolution in the sestet.

Thematic Analysis

In the octave, the speaker reflects on how virtues and emotions fade when they only listen to "gypsy thought" or whimsical ideas. This suggests that when one indulges in fleeting and transient thoughts, they lose touch with their deeper emotions and values. The speaker also mentions the tenderness that they had once captured, but which is now frostbitten.

The sestet introduces the concept of inspiration as a means to find truth and happiness. The speaker suggests that by creating an altar for humble truth, one can bring together all aspects of their soul and escape from expected plans. This implies that by embracing inspiration and seeking genuine happiness, one can break free from societal expectations and find their own path.

The speaker further emphasizes the importance of looking within oneself to find happiness. They describe it as a "slippery magic of the waves" that cannot be washed away. This suggests that true happiness lies within and cannot be easily taken away by external circumstances.

The sonnet concludes by mentioning the Muses, who are associated with literature, arts, and science. The speaker suggests that these Muses will unfurl the music engraved in all our days, making our terrestrial (earthly) ways immortal. This implies that through artistic and intellectual pursuits, we can leave a lasting impact on the world.

Rhyme Scheme

The poem A Truth Within Ourselves by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows a traditional rhyme scheme, with an ABBA ABBA CDC DCD pattern. This rhyme scheme is characteristic of a Petrarchan sonnet, a form of poetry that originated in Italy during the Renaissance period.

Let's analyze the rhyme scheme of the sonnet in detail:

Octave (ABBA ABBA):

1.  fade (A)
2.  thought (B)                   
3.  caught (B)
4.  shade (A)
 
5.  made (A)
6.  sought (B)
7.  brought (B)
8.  escapade (A)



Sestet (CDC DCD):

9.  happiness (C)
10. waves (D)
11. stillness (C)

12. days (D)
13. friendlyness (C)                
14. ways (D)

The consistent and structured rhyme scheme in Sonnet 52 contributes to the formal and traditional nature of the Petrarchan sonnet. It helps to create a sense of rhythm and musicality in the poem, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience for the reader.

Additional Aspects to Analyze

In addition to the rhyme scheme and structure, there are several other aspects of Sonnet 52 that can be analyzed:

Imagery: The sonnet incorporates vivid imagery to convey its themes. For example, the speaker mentions "gypsy thought" that frosts every tenderness, creating a visual image of delicate emotions being frozen or numbed. The mention of an altar for humble truth and the slippery magic of the waves also evoke sensory and visual imagery.

Tone: The tone of the sonnet can be described as contemplative and introspective. The speaker reflects on the fading of virtues and emotions, the search for truth and happiness, and the role of inspiration. There is a sense of longing and a desire to find deeper meaning and fulfillment.

Allusion: The sonnet makes an allusion to the Muses, who were goddesses in Greek mythology associated with literature, arts, and science. By referencing the Muses, the speaker suggests that artistic and intellectual pursuits can elevate and immortalize our earthly existence.

Symbolism: The sonnet employs symbolism to convey its ideas. For example, the "gypsy thought" can be seen as a symbol for transient and fleeting ideas that distract us from deeper truths. The altar for humble truth symbolizes the importance of seeking genuine and authentic values. The slippery magic of the waves represents the elusive nature of true happiness.

Theme: The sonnet explores themes such as the fading of virtues and emotions, the search for truth and happiness, the role of inspiration, and the power of artistic expression. It delves into the tension between societal expectations and personal fulfillment, urging the reader to look within themselves for genuine happiness and to embrace inspiration and creativity.

By analyzing these additional aspects of Sonnet 52, we gain a deeper understanding of the poem's imagery, tone, allusions, symbolism, and underlying themes.

(GPT4)

Count the syllables of each line of the Sonnet

(www.howmanysyllables.com)

A Truth Within Ourselves


10 Virtues along with our emotions fade
10 When we only listen to gypsy thought                   
10 That frosts every tenderness we had caught
10 Living life under a protective shade.
 
10 With inspiration, though, there can be made
10 An altar for humble truth we have sought
10 To where all roads of our soul should be brought
10 For expected plans of an escapade.

10 Deep inside we may find real happiness
10 And the slippery magic of the waves
10 Will not wash away its crystal stillness.
10 There is music engraved in all our days
10 That Muses will unfurl with friendlyness   
10 To make immortal our terrestrial ways.
                   ***

Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)

---

Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com; Image leonardo.ai;
First published on Nostr Protocol by [email protected]