Fax X by Gwyneth Lewis explores in depth the concept of the inner journey and the changes that occur along the way. The poem shows the excitement and adventure of inner journeys while conveying the importance of accepting the inner changes that occur with each journey. Through the use of metaphor, imagery, structure, tone and the use of the second person, this meaning is created.

The whole poem is a metaphor that uses the concept of a physical daily journey to show the inner journey of life. By comparing the continual inner journey to this ocean voyage, the concept of change can be explored. Each day is a new journey and each journey stimulates change in the individual, so that from one day to the next you are never the same person. Even though the journey is a continual process, one with but only a definite final destination...