Level 1
What specific phrase is repeated throughout the poem?
There´s a bluebird in my heart that wants to get out.
Who is he asking all the questions too in lines 20-25?
What does the blue bird represent?
The bluebird represents the comfort zone of the speaker, or where the speaker feels most comfortable.
There is an audience in this poem, the audience is his internal self.
How many Stanzas are in this poem?
Two stanzas
How many lines are in this poem?
What does the repetition of but and ¨and¨ represent?
The repetition of but and ¨and¨ represents the internal speaker being conflicted throughout the poem of Bluebird.
When does he finally let go of his Bluebird?
He finally lets go of his Bluebird at night, when everyone is sleeping.
Where does this excerpt of a poem come from? What book can it be found in?
Published in Bukowski´s book "The Last Night of the Earth Poems¨ circa 1992.
Is there a rhyme scheme in this poem? If so, what is it?
There is no rhyme scheme in this poem.