The BLUEBIRD (tender trust)

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~ teach me ~

If I come a fledgling bluebird

will you teach me how

to sing;

when I've fallen from my nest

will you mend my

broken-wing?

If I land upon your shoulder

fly my way into

your heart,

will you let me know your love's

safe haven ~ nevermore

we'll part?

If I learn to love and trust you,

bring you twigs from

tender bough ...

will you hold me gently to your breast,

my joyous songs will

you allow?

Will your heart soar to see me fly

as I glide aloft upon our

drafts sublime,

my wings spread in proudest glory,

showing my love for you

each time?

When winter's snows have fallen,

will I find you there

to share,

for all my life to you

give all I have,

my beauty

my wings

my voice

... and yet ...

will you really

always

care?

Richard W. Jenkins

©2015

"Trust for and dedication to another living-being is commitment

never to take lightly or for granted ~ The heart and soul

are truly fragile things to take into one's own care,

all too often misunderstood as weakness." 

Author's Note

"Bluebird of Happiness"
Acrylic on Masonite by Spencer Writhstile

Critical, well-intended, reviews are always appreciated. : )

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Wow, Richard..yet another glorious poem that says so much.. Thoughts hidden behind simple words fill the page with love and caring.
I only see strength in your underlying words.. As for me love for another is a true showing of strength.
As I write this review I am going back and read your poem again.. I find by rereading a poem several times I find more hidden meaning..
Love every word..dear Richard.
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

My warmest "thank you," Lisa 🙏

… from a grateful heart your graciously lovely words have filled to overflowing.
It's true, I'm but a simple bard with simple words to express the simplicity of my humble thoughts, feelings, emotions, desires, fantasies, and most vividly active imagination … blah-blah-blah!
Yes, Lisa, I agree with you about love, and it is definitely not for sissies.

Thanks for your second read, Lisa Dear, and for loving so much of what my rugged olde pen strokes upon the page … hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌

[lightsong]

Still the same, hauntingly beautiful beyond words... and your note beneath added the deep touching impact of a "gem" wisdom, an understanding of life few are able to live by it, because You see many "talk" but no "action" is taken, and I can't but to also see what I always think about, how also many people misunderstand kindness to weakness, I posted a status about this before the one I share now. see how the "simple man" is the "whole man" :>

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully spoken, Dear Lady Ghounwah🍃

Your sweet, knowing words are as glittering starlight upon a rippling rill, gently drifting into a yearning heart.

You could mend any broken wing with but one kiss … thank you ever-so warmly 'n true! ⁓ Richard🖌️

[lightsong]

~a kiss for your beautiful heart❤️

[Richard🖌]

💫 S i g h h h ✨

[lightsong]

Smile :> *

[Dave Brown]

Came across this in the related writing column and found it especially enjoyable.
While I realize it is not aimed at Bluebirds per sa, their usage makes the whole feeling that much more enjoyable.
We are bird people here and I believe any of these beautiful small creatures would have appreciated being involved
Nice easy flowing read

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Dave 🍺

What a nice a nice surprise knowing this "oldie" has been enjoyed and reviewed once again … goes to show that interesting poetry never really grows old, eh?
Yes, the Bluebird has long been associated with happiness and gentle inner emotion … so, when it crossed my mind, it naturally seemed fit to make it the muse in this rather touching piece.
I can only begin to imagine how many Bluebird poems have been written.🤔
As Uncle Remus used to sing:
🎶 "There's a bluebird on your windowsill,
there's a rainbow in your sky …
there are happy thoughts, your heart to fill,
near enough to make you cry. 🎶

Thank you, My Friend, for enjoying my rendition of The BLUEBIRD.
A most lovely day to thee! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem Richard. The poem gentle, hopeful and alive with nature. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Richard🖌]

Hello, My Friend : )

I am always grateful for your generous attention and encouraging words on any one of my little poetic efforts.

And, I thank You, too, John! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work my friend and you are welcome Richard.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Richard, this poem deserves a "heavy sigh" from me. So very romantic....splendiferously so! The love is so pure and honest in this poem. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life and when it comes to love, we just have to trust the other person will open his/her wings and be as loving as we feel. Beautifully written, Richard. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Gee, Lady Lydi 🍒

How beautifully your voice sings upon the page, up into my happy heart and grateful thoughts.
"Heavy SIGH" is certainly and apt feeling so charmingly derived form your spellbinding comments on this rather gently laid little verse to hope and trust.

Seems you know a considerable amount about deeply believing in and willingly throwing your arms around the one you love.

Your thoughts and feelings shared, Lydi Dear, are every bit as wondrously laid as my poem … with warmest hugs 'n blessings of joyful thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Lydia Shutter]

Richard, you have the soul of a romance poet!

[Richard🖌]

What a wonderfully meaningful thing to say about an olde bard, Lydi ⁓ I can think of no way I'd rather be thought of. 🥂"Klink!"

[Patricia Wedel]

Sir Richard... I do believe that especially Blue Birds have
the truest feelings and hover under cover for romance and
secret scenarios... they have a wing span as big as their heart.
Your poetry is more than a personification. It is a China painting of pastel
feelings when passionate persuasions are drawn upon a delicate moment of
giving of oneself to mend a broken wing where love is shared. truly, Pat

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Lady Patricia! 🍀

How lucky I feel this morning to open the page and find your bright name glowing warmly up into my happy mind's-eye.
Such beautiful words of sweet appreciation and deep understanding flow and whisper from your gently knowing voice into my captive ear … it's small wonder my smile's turned to joy.

Trust and tender care is the golden key that unlocks a loving, willing heart, don't you agree, Dear Poetess?

Thank you ever-so warmly for partaking of this softly embracing little write! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Patricia Wedel]

Richard, my Lord... Thou art my Shield when arrows fly upon my heart of tenderness. Be well... Lady Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

The journey that two souls knit together should always be a joy of discovery. The 'will yous' that gently becomes treasured memories. Such a
beautiful expression as always.

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully spake, Dear Cherrie 🥀

One would be hard-pressed to disagree with the wondrous promise of your wise 'n tender words, ever-so embracing to their deepest, most arduous desire.
You've realized the core essence of my true intent, and what could be more rewarding than this to an ardently grateful bard.

With warmest thanks for You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful I love this and love bluebirds well done 👍

[Richard🖌]

And, Julie,
I love how your lovely mind and heart works and expresses.

Beautifully spoken, Dear Poetess … warmest thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks take care be safe

[Susan 🦋]

I always come back to this one

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Susan 🕊

How wonderful it is that something about this tender little piece touches you in such an inviting way.

May your wings always wrap your lovely heart in gentle, loving warmth. ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Susan 🦋]

It does...I find comfort in it.. a trusting love.

[Richard🖌]

⟢⁓X 💖 X⁓⟣

[kitty]

Vulnerable is the soul that opens up his heart and spread




Shows a certain vulnerability, humility. A kind and loving heart that longs to be assured of complete, yet un forced lifelong devotion. Your choice of a delicate bluebird puts across a would be delicate situation -making assurances strong. A 'real life' situation where 'the greatest thing is to know'. A love story that brings the human/romantic element to the fore. Another masterpiece. Thank you for sharing these delicate words with your readers.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Sweet Kitty Dear : )
One thing is certain when i see your name as reviewer to one of my little efforts … there is going to be something beautiful and meaningful shared that always touched my core deeply and leave my heart dancing.

Thank you for You, my lovelier than lovely poetess. Warmest hugs n' brightest blessings … as ever! ⁓ Richard 🍃