Point of View

“Bluebird” is written from the first-person point of view as the voice of Charles Bukowski. Bukowski speaks directly to the reader about the bluebird he feels he has inside of his heart and the measures he takes to safeguard the bird from being seen and perceived by others despite the bird’s yearning to get out. The point of view is significant because it allows Bukowski to impart the poem with a genuine tone of voice that feels authentic. Bukowski implies that the effort of keeping the bluebird contained is a constant process and he must always be conscious of maintaining his toughness lest the bird escape.

Language and Meaning

Readers can connect with Bukowski as the language of the poem is conversational and he seems to implore readers to engage with him and think about their own lives, especially with the final question where...