Sonnet 50 "Live Aid" For The World by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares

Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948.
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Sonnet 50 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares

"Live Aid" For The World


We wish enough people could understand
When a House Of Rock this world in pain hears 
As for once we got to have at our hand
A pool streaming with a river of tears.

They did reach out when they felt deep inside 
They were that world that needs concerts and aid
And thus man could still see for his own side
With ancestral sapiens soul unafraid.

"With these few grains that you have given us
We had the strength to get up from our graves
And even forget for a while death throes
To say thank you to your human waves. 

You came through seas to our dowerless race
With a life's message from other earth's face".
                      ***

Analysis "Live Aid" For The World

Introduction

"Live Aid" For The World is a sonnet by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares that appears to be a tribute to the global charity concert, Live Aid, which took place in 1985. The sonnet follows the traditional structure of 14 lines, with a rhyme scheme that appears to be ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, which is typical of the Shakespearean sonnet.

Thematic Analysis

The sonnet begins by expressing a wish for more people to understand the significance of the Live Aid concert, metaphorically referred to as a "House Of Rock". The "world in pain" likely refers to the global suffering that the concert aimed to alleviate, particularly the famine in Ethiopia which was the main focus of the event.

The second quatrain (lines 5-8) speaks to the empathy and compassion of the musicians and organizers who "reached out" to help. The phrase "ancestral sapiens soul unafraid" suggests a deep, primal human connection and courage that transcends societal divisions.

The third quatrain (lines 9-12) is a message of gratitude from those who were helped by the concert. The "few grains" likely symbolize the aid provided, which gave them the strength to "get up from our graves". The phrase "forget for a while death throes" suggests a temporary relief from suffering.

The final couplet (lines 13-14) seems to express gratitude for the global outreach and solidarity shown through Live Aid. The phrase "dowerless race" likely refers to the impoverished and suffering people who were the beneficiaries of the concert. The "life's message from other earth's face" could be interpreted as a message of hope and humanity from those living in more fortunate circumstances.

Overall, the sonnet is a poignant tribute to the power of music, empathy, and global solidarity in addressing human suffering.

Rhyme Scheme

The sonnet "Live Aid" For The World by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet, which is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. Let's break it down:

- The first quatrain (lines 1-4) follows the ABAB pattern:
  - A: understand (line 1)
  - B: hears (line 2)
  - A: hand (line 3)
  - B: tears (line 4)

- The second quatrain (lines 5-8) follows the CDCD pattern:
  - C: inside (line 5)
  - D: aid (line 6)
  - C: side (line 7)
  - D: unafraid (line 8)

- The third quatrain (lines 9-12) follows the EFEF pattern:
  - E: us (line 9)
  - F: graves (line 10)
  - E: throes (line 11)
  - F: waves (line 12)

- The final couplet (lines 13-14) follows the GG pattern:
  - G: race (line 13)
  - G: face (line 14)

This rhyme scheme is typical of the English or Shakespearean sonnet, which is known for its three quatrains and a final rhymed couplet. The rhyme scheme helps to structure the poem and guide its rhythm, while also creating a sense of unity and closure in the final couplet.

Additional Aspects to Analyze

We've already discussed the structure and rhyme scheme of Sonnet 50, "Live Aid" For The World, by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, as well as its thematic content. Let's now delve into its use of language, imagery, and tone.

1. Language and Imagery: The sonnet uses vivid and emotive language to convey its themes. For instance, the "House Of Rock" is a metaphor for the Live Aid concert, and the "world in pain" is a metaphor for the global suffering that the concert aimed to alleviate. The "pool streaming with a river of tears" is a powerful image that conveys the depth of this suffering. The "few grains" given symbolize the aid provided, and the image of people getting up "from our graves" is a stark representation of the life-saving impact of this aid.

2. Tone: The tone of the sonnet is one of gratitude and hope. Despite the suffering it depicts, the poem ultimately focuses on the positive impact of the Live Aid concert and the global solidarity it represented. This is particularly evident in the final couplet, which expresses gratitude for the "life's message" brought by the concert.

3. Meter: The sonnet appears to follow the iambic pentameter, which is typical of traditional sonnets. This means each line generally has ten syllables, with a pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables. For example, in the line "We wish enough people could understand", "We wish" is an iamb (unstressed, stressed), "enough" is a trochee (stressed, unstressed), "people" is a trochee, "could" is a single stressed syllable, and "understand" is a dactyl (stressed, unstressed, unstressed). The meter gives the poem a rhythmic flow and helps to guide its reading.

4. Volta: In a traditional sonnet, there's usually a volta, or turn, where the poem's argument or theme shifts. In this sonnet, the volta appears to occur in the third quatrain, where the perspective shifts from the organizers of the concert to the recipients of the aid. This shift helps to emphasize the impact of the concert and the gratitude of those it helped.

Overall, the sonnet uses language, imagery, tone, and traditional sonnet elements to convey a powerful message about the impact of music, empathy, and global solidarity in addressing human suffering.

(GPT4)

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"Live Aid" For The World


10 We wish enough people could understand
10 When a House Of Rock this world in pain hears 
10 As for once we got to have at our hand
10 A pool streaming with a river of tears.

10 They did reach out when they felt deep inside 
10 They were that world that needs concerts and aid
10 And thus man could still see for his own side
10 With ancestral sapiens soul unafraid.

10 "With these few grains that you have given us
10 We had the strength to get up from our graves
10 And even forget for a while death throes
9  To say thank you to your human waves. 

10 You came through seas to our dowerless race
10 With a life's message from other earth's face".
                      ***

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

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Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com; Image Live Aid logo;
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