it centers around my jugular vein
and the blood that runs through that space
and that which is closer to me than it
and knows my heart better than i
it involves those who live in my heart
and for whom my blood is everything
for whom my blood is not enough
my sustainers intercessors visionaries
redeemers of the unconditional
in perpetuity
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NaPoWriMo Day 30.
I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to all who have visited here this month, and all who have “liked,” shared, and commented. It has meant a lot to me. A special thanks to the poets on this list who also participated in NaPoWriMo for their inspirational work, encouragement, and support.
© Sweepy Jean and Sweepy Jean Explores the (Webby) World, 2012
Comments on: "closer" (32)
This poem is exquisite, Adrienne. You have certainly ended this contest with a bang!
Thanks so much, Martha. I really appreciate your attention and support as I felt my way along this journey. <3
Great job! Nice accomplishment! Good for you!
Thanks you, Cathy! Thanks for visiting throughout the month; ’twas very encouraging! xox
We can never get close enough to those that our world is centered around. It always seems we need more .. we need to get even closer…. or we are over taken by someone being so close, it feels like they are sucking the life of us, draining us bloodless like a hungry vampire.
Another great poem !!
I am stopping by via our group Blognostics 2.0.
Thanks so much for always dropping in from time to time to say hello on my blog!! (Scattered Musings of A Creative Mind) I appreciate and <3 you for your continued support!!
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Deb
xox Same here, Deb! It’s great to know you are out there. We go all the way back to the Daisy Lemmas Riff so you know I have to keep in touch! ;p
sometimes when I read your poems I am speechless!
Coming from someone with your poetic intensity, that’s saying a lot. Thank you.
This poem grabbed me right from the first line. Jugular, yes indeed. Congratulations on wrapping up this month of poetry, Adrienne. Great job! And thanks for the encouragement and comments on my contributions to napowrimo. I missed posting twice this month, and still have to write something for today. Bravo for not missing a single day.
Congrats to you too, Chris! Thank you for joining the circle of poets here. As always, it was a pleasure reading your poetry.
What a great poem to end the challenge with! I’ve really enjoyed stopping by throughout the month and reading your poetry. I look forward to reading many more of your poems as you write and post them!
Thank you, Jessica! I really appreciate your encouragement and participation. <3
You are a woman of great intellect and passion Sweepy and it shows in your writing. What a pleasure it was to do this poetry challenge with you. I’m raising a virtual glass of bubbly! Congrats on a lovely month of poetry mamita!
Cheers, congrats to you as well!
My friend,
Once again, you are very talented. I myself enjoyed your friendship and work over the past month. Great post again here tonight.
Same here, Andy. Thanks for everything.
Love it! What a perfect way to end your month!!!
Thanks so much for checking in during the month!
Just like all the others a wonderfully passionate post, such a wonderfully talented writer you are…<3
Nice of you to say, thank you! <3
Fantastic, Adrienne. I admire your talent and congratulate you on completing the challenge with such style!
Thanks so much, Corinne. It was indeed challenging!
WOW, the perfect poem to end the challenge with.From the gut, love it. I am writing my last poem of the month and am already missing this beautiful journey I took with you and the other writers. Thank you for your encouragement and support throughout. I am happy to say, I din’t miss a single day
Keep in touch <3
Of course I’ll keep in touch, Sulekha! I’m feeling the same way, missing the journey, that is. Also, grateful to have shared this experience with you. <3
Too good…Well done
You’re too kind, Janaki. Thanks for sharing the experience with us. <3
Hey, My last poem of this challenge…
http://sulekharawat.com/2012/05/01/love-story-of-the-river-and-the-sea/
I got you, girl.
What a wonderful way to end! Thank you for sharing your words and for all of your support. Great job for 30 days of wonder!
Thanks for sharing with us, Lex. I enjoyed it.
Congratulation for ending one long marathon Sweepy. Love the way you craft your words.
Yeah…..loved it !.!.!