Bones Quote by Theodore Roethke
“I bleed my bones, their marrow to bestowUpon that God who knows what I would know.”
About This Quote
The speaker offers their deepest essence, even their marrow, to a divine entity that possesses the knowledge they seek.
In simple terms: Sacrificial offering to a knowing deity
Key Takeaway
Self‑sacrifice for divine insight
Themes
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
knowledge
divine mystery
human yearning
Mood
awe
longing
reverence
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayerful contemplation
- ritual dedication
- seeking enlightenment
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
marrow
God
knowledge
sacrifice
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to give one's core self to a higher power?
- How does the notion of a knowing God shape personal sacrifice?
