Inside My Bones I Carry Words Of You Poem by Sandra Fowler

Inside My Bones I Carry Words Of You

Rating: 5.0


Inside my bones I carry words of you.
Dusk is oblivious to everything but blue.
My hand is tracing what is left of light,
Dancing westward upon the rim of sight.

A few warm whispers now are left to shine
Of all the treasured letters that were mine.
The mood we shared is slipping out of place
To glitter like a minaret in space.

No matter that your winter went too far
For me to reach by caravans of stars.
Solace is printed on my windowpane,
In case your poem comes this way again.

Previously published, The World Poets Quarterly, China

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Will Barber 06 August 2006

As I read this poem, it is dusk - and indeed, only the blue flowers are still visible from my window. The imagery of the minaret and the caravan of stars - an indelible impression. As the sun westers, the mind is drawn to the darkening East - where this poem appeared, and where a new day dawns when ours fades.

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Duncan Wyllie 07 August 2006

This is so beautiful, my favourite part: A few warm whispers now are left to shine Of all the treasured letters that were mine. The mood we shared is slipping out of place To glitter like a minaret in space. Amazing Sandra, Love duncan X

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Jolanta Gradowicz 08 August 2006

The title of this poem is wonderful and inventive, Sandra. The rest is worth reading as well :)

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Patrick Ladbrooke 10 August 2006

I confess I thought the title was a bit long winded, but the poem is technically excellent and the imaginative content even better! Easily gets 10 in my book! Best wishes, Patrick

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Catastrophe King 10 August 2006

I agree, the long title attracts but is deceiving...... There is an amazing display of your skill in the poetry. The rhythm, the imagery, the motion.... this sure is a technical marvel. Undoubtedly, they should have a ranking system higher than 10 for such gems.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 21 October 2022

Sandra it's a wonderful poem. An adorable piece of poetry. Top score! !

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Meggie Gultiano 13 January 2009

i am speechless, Sandra, i cannot find the exact words what to say..it is here in my heart..i wanted to shout it out what i feel right now..This is very touching, you give me peace of mind today..I LOVE THIS VERY, VERY MUCH

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Original Unknown Girl 09 June 2008

I absolutely love this poem. It was my favourite one read out loud and I played it more than a few times to really capture the words. It is sublime and you covered perfectly how a cherished one's words stay within our bones and within our soul. Just beautiful. HG: -) xx

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This is sad, but not maudlin. For me, it draws the image of somene sitting by a window as the sun goes down, holding an old poem or love letter in one hand, and remembering. It's a beautiful image and I'm glad I picked this poem to read and spend a little time upon. Thank you for writing this, L&T

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Bill Grace 14 October 2007

Your poetry reaches and touches me at an incredbily deep level. This poem was no exception. Bill Grace

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