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🖌

[GreenShoes]

Nicely penned, I enjoyed this one. I interpreted this as a baby talking to his mother, and it brought sadness at the end.

One of your best, I think. :)

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Karen,
Your thoughts and resulting feeling on this piece are certainly appreciated; as-well, the nice compliment!

Blessings! ⁓ Richard

[Tabby Mac]

I LOVE how the blue bird to me represents fragility. The people we fall in love with or that are in our inner circle are meant to be treated with this kind of tenderness and true intent. The images here overflow with a loving scent! This piece speaks of true loves trust both ways in a promise for sure. Like a proposal of sorts. Our hearts are tender and a gift to be had and given. A beautiful reminder of what we are truly offering to another as well as recieving when we take. A responsiblility to remember the little blue bird always as the one we first met.
Another amazing piece!! Clap clap clap

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Tabby!
What a wonderfully beautiful, touching, and deeply felt review of understand, compassion, and sweet emotion you've gifted this little homage to loving trust.
Your keen touches of expressed wisdom lend a sense of genuine credence to my own words and feelings, and I such a way that makes my heart smile and skip like a happy lad! : )
Too, I love the manner in which you have of letting me know we've connected through my earnest efforts … how inspiring you truly are.

I bow most humbly to your effulgent accolades and gracious applause … warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Tabby Mac]

My pleasure and honor! You are so talented I'm grateful to have met you!
Tabby

[Richard🖌]

Me, too … blush*

[Paul]

Richard, it doesn't surprise me in the least how beautifully penned this truly is. I enjoyed this from start to finish, as I do with all of your poetry. Thank you for sharing this piece.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Paul, ever-so humbly and gratefully, for your gratifying praise and enjoyment of this gentle composition in homage to loving trust.

The pleasure is mine to receive your appreciation, Paul, and you are certainly more than welcome … bless you, My friend! ⁓ Richard : )

[Bala Gorthi]

I am glad I have read this beautiful craft. That tender love flowing softly throughout the write goes into the heart. I loved the lines, heart and soul are truly fragile things to take into one's own care, all too often misunderstood as weakness. Very very true indeed!
A great write, Richard. Thank you sharing.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and sincerely, Bala, for your beautiful words of tender understanding!
read moreThank you ever-so warmly and sincerely, Bala, for your beautiful words of tender understanding!

I am honored you found and read this heart touching little piece … many blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Richard🖌]

(the rest)
I am so very happy you found and read this hear touching little piece … many blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Richard🖌]

"heart" touching … LOL!

[Bala Gorthi]

It is a great pleasure and bliss reading such excellent piece.

[Zenovia]

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 so tenderly beautiful...
enjoyed reading this work of yours...
the way you have painted each words with soft kind words full of love... yet the question always hangs around will you stay? isnt it...
life is all about uncertainties.. we are never guaranteed of stability still we survive on the hope that all will be well..

thanks for sharing this wonderful creation of yours

Hugs!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you Dear Zenovia, for your beautiful review of this tenderhearted little piece, and for sharing your touch of wisdom to life and relationships … in so few words you've said so much.
True, there are no guarantees … yet, even knowing this, the heart commands that we give our all in love and passion that yearns to soar wing to wing with the one it chooses … it's built into us by the hand of God.

You are so very welcome, Dear Lady-Poet, and I thank you equally for your lovely sharing! ⁓ Richard : )

[Susan 🦋]

Is there anything more beautiful in this world?? A pure and tender heart gifted to another... a promise made and the belief that love will see you through this life...Not sure how I missed this little poem of yours..Sure glad i found it. I love the reference to a bluebird...reminds me when as a child I would find a baby bird and try so hard to keep it alive.. always care, yes.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and sincerely, Susan,
Your heart is as tender as a helpless baby bird to express so sweetly in loving, affectionate ways you do.

You are a lovely, gentle star … hugs* ⁓ Richard : )

[Susan 🦋]

Warm words that will stay with me all day! ♥️🌹🌹

[Cryingkate]

what a precious heart.
I just love this little bird.
Though so fragile
He braves it and seeks love
Such beauty requires much beauty
Such love requires much love

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Connie Dear!
You review is a poem in itself, that touches the heart and soul so tenderly.

Hugs and brightest blessing to thee, M'Lovely Lady! ⁓ Richard : )

[Valentine]

Well written and expressed. I like the line, fly my way into your heart. A very sweet write. Valentine

[Richard🖌]

You are certainly quick after becoming friends, and very sweet, for gifting such encouraging praise and approval – nice choice of line, too; a discerning eye … I like that.
Thank you, Dear Poetess, for dropping by, be sure to come again … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Rascal

[J. J. Nightingale]

Naturally I was drawn to this Title..
I Love anything written about the sweet and gentle bird.
But I know this is not truly about Blue Birds
It is about the long-lasting devotion of Love
Yes, a heart is fragile..to be held gentle-soft
And ever guarded against the slings and arrows of life..

"That love is all there is,
Is all we know of love."
E.D.

I did enjoy your words..............Jazz

[Richard🖌]

And naturally, Dear Jazz, I am drawn to your reviews. : )

It surprises me not at all that you would love the gentleness of birds, and that your depths are such that you grasp the core essence of my poetry, especially this little verse of trust, love, devotion, and the assurance only affection and genuine care can promise.

I enjoyed your shared "verse of knowing" in review, too.
Thank you for enjoying my words, as that is my only real gratification … warmest grateful hugs to you, Jazz! ~ Richard

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome Richard.................:).. J.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Flutter me flutter, sweet little bluebird. I find a rainbow in every word.

This is the gentle flow of a heart waiting to drown.

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Dear Linda,

Waiting to drown in the effulgent glow from the charming delight held in your lovely words of tender bliss.

How you so wondrously touch my hungry senses with your poetical enchantment, sweet poetess … my most grateful caress of thanks to You! ~ Richard