The Bare Bones of the Alphabet by Irene Marques

Recently, I read a book of poems titled “The Bare Bones of the Alphabet” by Irene Marques, where the alphabet and words spiral into a universe of deep complexity—an exploration of love and divinity. In this mythology of self-discovery, the poems seek to stay rooted and grounded in a world of intricate layers. Here, words become the tools of our identity, defining where we’ve come from and where we hope to journey, reminding us of the alphabet’s profound role in shaping our existence.

Irene Marques is a master craftsman of language, where each word is meticulously sculpted into a poem to stir both emotion and contemplation. Her use of the alphabet becomes a finely woven tapestry, each letter and syllable interlacing with care. It dances like a pebble skipping across a serene pond, creating ripples that echo long after the initial impact. As her words gently expand, they invite you to witness their beauty as it unfolds, layer by layer, revealing deeper meanings within their intricate simplicity. Her poetry is not just read but felt, like a quiet revelation spreading across the still waters of the mind.

Marques’ love for words mirrors her profound understanding that language is the foundation upon which love is built, a force that transcends mere physical desire. As a woman, she recognizes that the words of love form the pulse of the soul, each letter composing an alphabet of tenderness, longing, and passion. Every word carries the weight of affection, trust, and intimacy, skillfully weaving together the threads of human connection. To truly listen to the language of love is to open the heart’s deepest chambers, where the beauty of love blooms infinitely, pulsating through the corridors of time and space—an eternal reflection of devotion in each word.

The alphabet is like a symphony of instruments, each letter playing its distinct note in the grand orchestra of poetry. When you surrender to this harmonious dance of symbols and sounds, you uncover a profound beauty in every word. Immersing yourself in the bare bones of the alphabet, you touch an emotion that transcends the ordinary—a consuming ecstasy that wraps the entire world in its embrace. Here, love is no fleeting whisper but an unbroken current, a boundless joy born from the language that breathes life into it.

The alphabet is the cipher to our souls, its sounds are taught to us as children, unlocking the magic of language. Though intricate and unique to each culture, its essence is universal—forever longing to be heard, understood, and loved in return.