Short Guardianship Poems

tutelary
 
adjective TOO-tuh-lair-ee

1 : having the guardianship of a person or a thing

2 : of or relating to a guardian...

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an emotional 
prenuptial agreement 
was entered into by 
two hearts long ago
one were the party's 
involved would forfeit 
all guardianship of the 
spot held within the others 
heart when an emotional 
split occurred between the 
two souls...

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guardianship 
granted to the 
court 
emotions will 
be placed within 
foster care 
for the time being 
till an emotional 
agreement can 
be made 
till a fair arrangement 
can be reached 
till that time 
no one wins 
the emotional 
case...

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(for Chris Okigbo)

Brief!
The sparks of her face
Shone like the shiny water –

Decked with an eternal beauty
Of a brief exit
As a star on the earth:

Hidden drums drum her
To dwelling places
Planted in the Niger –

A damsel:
Sparks of guardianship
Is lost at a river-side:

Into the deep palaces
Of the water-maid....

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They commune with God
And tell us the Truths,
They reach up to heaven
Leading us to our home,
They carry our dreams
Up their branches to the stars.

They shield us from harm
They are our great healers,
They are the home to many,
They are a safe harbor.

These great trees now
Seek out our help,
Seek out our guardianship....

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Familiar faces lie far apart,
bless, dear Jesus, her hopeful heart.

Divorce done, guardianship ground out;
two fam’lies expect her routine route.

Long lonely flights yet lie ahead,
tearful times and unknown dark dread.

Her world woven with go and come strings;
Gracious God, You work good in all things.

Complex childhood – how will she cope?
God alone holds her highest hope....

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My place in this waning
The purpose unclear
These sights see me backwards
I feel guardianship near

On the edge of a horror
I also feel light
A spark in the ebony
Some truth in the night

I trust who I trust
I cannot say more
I feel something greater
How to open the door?

Beneath the surface it lingers
Begging to be found
My footholds unsteady
I can't walk on this ground....

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The now tired sun casts a crimson glow
Upon the distant shore as it retires
Allowing itself to rest in slumber
And be stronger for the new day

Its companion moon now captures
The earth in an ambient glow
Of ritual nighttime affection
As it kisses the earth hello

The transfer of guardianship
As demonstrated by these orbs
Exhibits magnificence of the creator
As it shows power and love for us all...

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Sam guarded the pumpkin patch with a friendly face.
Someone crushing produce, Sam would put in their place.
Gardeners stepped carefully when they chose their jack.
Sam’s guardianship had a certain crack of a knack.

Where is Sam? Asked a black cat who did not know.
Sam is the largest pumpkin, next to farmer’s hoe.
Just try to step on a gourd or pumpkin, and you will see.
Suggested a devious witch whose name was Fiddle Dee Dee....

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Here, where the sky is so close,
the deep shadows of the hill have 
taken away our great uncle

A family love,
conciliator,
firm of authority,
Shield of wisdom.

We weep to usher gladness of comfort
Thereafter, we will pray:

Perpetual dew
through the Mercy of God,
that Impeccable care,
Tranquility, glory from Grace,
Love and affection, guardianship 
unto our faithful ancestry 
Blessedness of Eternal repose
Alav ha-shalom...

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