Chasing The Blues

The bluebird carries the sky on his back. - Thoreau

closing windows

opening doors

in a whimsical whirlwind

bluebirds of paradise came and drank the rain

there were two

with a loving shake and a peaceful stir

presuming them to be him and her

as they always will be and always were

a reminder that this life is but a winged, crusty-eyed blur

they departed as quickly as they came

without as much as a sound

i've no doubt 'twas for higher ground

places and things more profound

carrying olive branches to the hopeless and downtrodden

a sign that we are not alone

a sign that there is always a way home

a reminder that rain must fall

a reminder that it is good

a reminder that breezes must blow

with a free ticket to azure's impressive show

all this i see

all this i know

as well i should

in a whirlwind

guided by my muse

chasing the blues

Author's Note

“A man’s interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.” - Thoreau

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I read this yesterday Pete, though my response disappeared in the ether. Hence another visit today. Your poem about our little blue avian friends is delightful. Far from creating a blue mood, they keep me in the pink. Nature and staying close to it provides me with balance. Chase away those blues, stay close to nature.

Chris

[Pete]

i told you about the rain puddle in the park - everyday when i go there, i see birds drinking and bathing in it. the others day bluebirds visited - amazing to see. thanks chris ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Keep up those visits they will do you the world of good. Nature is uplifting. Great for the spirit Pete. :)

[Pete]

don't you just know it. you've got that right ... :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Nature is beautiful and amazing. Many times it is mysterious.

The imagery of these birds is beautiful and calming. There is something about sitting quietly watching animals in nature do what they do that has a calming effect.

[Pete]

yes, a wonderful, peaceful thing. helps us to get back in touch with ourselves. most are too busy though ... :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I try to find a little time late at night after I get home from work to sit outside and enjoy the rabbits hopping and the stars twinkling

[Pete]

cool ... :)