Bluebird (Poem) Summary

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Bluebird (Poem) Overview

"Bluebird" is a poem by Charles Bukowski. The poem illustrates a man’s journey both toward and away from vulnerability and emotional discovery. He describes a bluebird living inside of his heart that yearns to be outside of his body although the man is determined that nobody should know the bird. The poem explores the themes of identity and freedom.