Sonnet 43 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares
With Lore We Pay
From brief and beautiful adolescence
Our life moves along without demurage
Giving chances to whom deserves homage
To fire a copious incandescence.
But others will then stay in innocence
Or will fall swiftly into disparage
Under Bachae's and passions cruel bondage 7
To walk blind condemned to desipience. 8
It is easy to thrive in the galore
With little time when our pains we bemoan
Or even claim achievements of our arts.
Youth can be too short unless we add lore
To pay back Nature for its treasures loan
And to be more free as our journey starts.
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7- Bachae = Gr. & Roman Myt., the priestesses of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry. 8-. desipience= foolishness, trifling.
Sonnet written by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares. Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com
Image by Leonardo.ai
Analysis of "With Lore We Pay"
Sonnet 43 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "With Lore We Pay," is a contemplative piece that explores the themes of youth, wisdom, and the passage of time. It is structured in the traditional sonnet form, with 14 lines and a clear volta or turn in line 9, where the poem shifts from discussing the pitfalls of youth to the potential for growth and freedom through wisdom.
The first quatrain (lines 1-4) introduces the idea of youth as a fleeting and beautiful period of life, which moves along "without demurage" or delay. The poet suggests that this period offers opportunities for those who deserve recognition to shine brightly ("fire a copious incandescence").
In the second quatrain (lines 5-8), the poet contrasts the previous idea by presenting the negative aspects of youth. Some individuals remain in a state of innocence, while others fall into "disparage" or criticism, becoming trapped under the "cruel bondage" of Bacchae and passions. The reference to Bacchae, priestesses of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry, symbolizes the potential for youth to be consumed by hedonism and reckless behavior, leading to "desipience" or foolishness.
The volta in line 9 marks a shift in tone and subject. The third quatrain (lines 9-12) suggests that it is easy to thrive when one is surrounded by abundance ("galore") and when one has little time to lament their pains or claim their achievements. However, the poet argues that youth can be extended or made more meaningful by adding "lore" or wisdom.
The final couplet (lines 13-14) concludes the sonnet by suggesting that wisdom allows us to repay nature for its gifts and to gain more freedom as we embark on life's journey. This implies that while youth is a time of exploration and growth, it is through wisdom and learning that we truly come to understand and appreciate life.
Overall, "With Lore We Pay" is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of youth and the value of wisdom. It suggests that while youth is a time of potential and opportunity, it is through wisdom and understanding that we can truly make the most of our lives. (GPT4)
Analyze the rhyme of the poem in detail
The sonnet "With Lore We Pay" by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows a specific rhyme scheme, which is a characteristic feature of sonnets.
The rhyme scheme of this sonnet is ABBA ABBA CDE CDE. This is a typical pattern for a Petrarchan or Italian sonnet, which is divided into an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the final six lines).
Here's how the rhyme scheme works in this sonnet:
A: adolescence (1)
B: demurage (2)
B: homage (3)
A: incandescence (4)
A: innocence (5)
B: disparage (6)
B: bondage (7)
A: desipience (8)
C: galore (9)
D: bemoan (10)
E: arts (11)
C: lore (12)
D: loan (13)
E: starts (14)
In the octave, the first and fourth lines of each quatrain rhyme, as do the second and third lines. This creates a mirrored or enclosed rhyme (ABBA). The sestet follows a different pattern, with the first, fourth, and fifth lines rhyming (CDE), and the second, third, and sixth lines rhyming (CDE). This shift in rhyme scheme coincides with the volta or turn in the poem's argument or theme, which is a common feature of Petrarchan sonnets. (GPT4)
Count the syllables of each line of the poem
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With Lore We Pay
10 From brief and beautiful adolescence
10 Our life moves along without demurage
10 Giving chances to whom deserves homage
10 To fire a copious incandescence.
10 But others will then stay in innocence
10 Or will fall swiftly into disparage
10 Under Bachae's and passions cruel bondage
10 To walk blind condemned to desipience.
10 It is easy to thrive in the galore
10 With little time when our pains we bemoan
10 Or even claim achievements of our arts.
10 Youth can be too short unless we add lore
10 To pay back Nature for its treasures loan
10 And to be more free as our journey starts.
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What other analysis is worth doing on the poem?
In addition to the rhyme scheme and thematic analysis, there are several other aspects of the poem "With Lore We Pay" by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares that could be analyzed:
1-. Meter and Rhythm: Sonnets traditionally use iambic pentameter, which is a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable. Analyzing the meter and rhythm of the poem can provide insights into how the poet uses these elements to create emphasis or to convey certain moods or emotions.
2-. Imagery and Symbolism: The poem uses various images and symbols, such as "fire a copious incandescence" and "Bachae's and passions' cruel bondage". Analyzing these can provide deeper insights into the poem's themes and the poet's intentions.
3-. Language and Diction: The poet's choice of words, or diction, can reveal a lot about the poem's tone and the poet's attitude towards the subject matter. For example, words like "demurage", "desipience", and "galore" are not commonly used in everyday language, suggesting a formal or elevated tone.
4-. Structure and Form: While we've already discussed the poem's structure as a Petrarchan sonnet, it could be interesting to delve deeper into how the poet uses this form. For example, how does the volta or turn between the octave and the sestet contribute to the poem's overall meaning?
5-. Philosophical and Moral Implications: The poem seems to suggest certain values or beliefs about life, youth, and wisdom. Analyzing these philosophical and moral implications can provide a deeper understanding of the poem's message. (GPT4)
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