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🖌

[Kelly Scheppers]

You've penned a magic carpet of words that could sweep any woman off her feet! ...much applause to a true bard!


My best,
Kelly

[Richard🖌]

Kelly,
Your best is my distinct pleasure to receive, and such is the beautiful bounty of your lilting graciousness that I feel a bit swept, myself!

I bow most humbly and gratefully … thank you, Kelly! ~ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

...I am smiling from ear to ear, thank you!

[~]

What a soft and loving poem.

Like the fluttering of the wings of this beautiful bird, come the verses and land upon the reader's mind bringing delightful imagery.

I liked the questions that sing with each offering of the speaker.

I enjoyed it very much Richard :D

[Richard🖌]

Thanks you ever-so warmly!
How very much it pleases me to receive the sweet understandings and praise from your review of this special, humble piece, Dear Lady-Poet ~ a poem within itself, to make the heart of any hopeful bard softly flutter from such a gentle touch.

May your own wings soar you as high as your gracious words have me! ~ Richard

[~]

you are welcome, and let's be formal, you can call me moonskittles - or just skittles :D :D

[Richard🖌]

Thumbs-up!