Bluebird is the fifth book of poetry by the mysterious and reclusive poet Birdland Slim. The book is a journey through the poet's favourite unrequited love, rock music concerts, and the joy of his children and ends with a journey to Thompson, Manitoba. The book begins at the beginning of the 21st century with poet on the down and out dealing with a broken relationship and alcoholism. The book takes a turn for the good when he is reunited with his family and life is good. The poet's alcoholism brings about the end of the reunion and sees the poet moving to Thompson, Manitoba to be reunited with his family. The themes of unrequited love, loss and sorrow are very much at the center of this book. It also deals with the process of mourning the loss of his grandmother and aunt Gloria. The book also has many moments of happiness and joy as well.
Bluebird
