Bluebird of Happiness.
The beggar man and the mighty king are only different in name,
For they are treated just the same by fate.
Today a smile and tomorrow a tear, we never know what’s in store.So learn your lesson before it is too late.
So be like I, hold your head up high
’til you find the bluebird of happiness.You will find greater peace of mind,
knowing there’s a bluebird of happiness.And when he sings to you,
though you’re deep in blue,
You will see a ray of light creep through.And so remember this,
life is no abyss.
Somewhere there’s a bluebird of happiness.The poet with his pen, the peasant with his plow,
It makes no different who you are,
it’s all the same somehow.The king upon his throne, the jester at his feet,
the artist, the actress,
the man on the street.It’s a life of smiles and a life of tears.
It’s a life of hopes and a life of fears.A blinding torrent of rain and a brilliant burst of sun,
A biting tearing pain and bubbling sparkling fun.And no matter what you have, don’t envy those you meet.
It’s all the same, it’s in the game, the bitter and the sweet.And if things don’t look so cheerful, just show a little fight.
Fore every bit of darkness, there’s a little bit of light.For every bit of hatred, there’s a little bit of love.
Fore every cloudy morning, there’s a midnight moon above.So don’t you forget,
you must search ’til you find
the bluebird.You will find peace and contentment forever, if you will be like I.
Hold your head up high, ’til you see a ray of light appear.And so remember this,
life is no abyss.
Somewhere there’s a bluebird of happiness*.
What a sight to find this beautiful blue bird on the back railing the other day. A bright, beautiful spot amidst the blustery snow storm. It made me think of the phrase, “The Bluebird of Happiness.” A little googling led me to the song and the beautiful lyrics. A lot of truth about life in this.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Jodi – this was fun to read and listen to today – nice post.
the man’s voice in the song felt like a stage performance – and cheers to the bluebirds that bring us happiness
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thanks so much! i’m so glad you enjoyed!
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🙂
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Wow Jodi !
Your beautiful poem and your equally beautiful photo is so wonderful, creative and inspiring! Luv, Gary
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This bluebird was such a beautiful sight, and then listening to the words of the song – well – it’s just pure happiness!
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I love your photo of the bluebird, Jodi, and coincidentally I too posted a shot of one today. Whether it is snowing, as was for you, or sunny, as it was for me, bluebirds invariably bring a sense of happiness. I also really enjoyed the song and spoken words in the video that you shared–they add another dimension to the lyrics that you posted. Thanks.
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Can’t wait to go and take a look MIke.
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Just beautiful, Jodi! Thanks for this lovely grace note today. 🙂
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you are so very welcome! thanks for letting me know
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Beautiful, Jodi! 💙🐦😊
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I have to admit, I smile every time I see one. 🙂
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hard not to – eh?
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What a beautiful photo and poem! Happy Sunday, Jodi!
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what an inspirational tune – huh?
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Yes, it is! 🙂
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What a beautiful little bird Jodi – he’s begging to be painted in watercolour…. !!
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I may just have to Evelyn! 🙂 He is a beauty!
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So beautiful Jodi, what a photo!
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Thanks Jenna! Needed him today – and it was a wonderful day!
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The Harbinger of Spring! He looks strong and resilient here facing the wind and snow.
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such a wonderful omen – eh?! 🙂
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Now for a happy day ahead, a beautiful start Jodi!
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Mine was for today – I hope yours was too!
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I believe these are Thoreau’s words : “A Bluebird carries the sky on his back.” Your little fella is certainly flaunting his orange feathers too. Benjamin will love this sweet Orange Bluebird of Happiness tomorrow! Hearing the song is the perfect accompaniment to your lovely post. Thank-you!
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Wow! To have the wisdom of Thoreau!! Thank you for sharing that with me Ellen. So excited that he carries orange too for my sweet Benjamin!
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Love this bluebird with the snow falling. An all around great post!
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Thanks C! I felt like he came to wish me happiness 🙂
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I am glad he did! ❤ You deserve it!
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Hi Jodi, I enjoyed reading the words to this poem – I like how the author says, “Hold your head up high ‘til you see the ray of light appear.” You sweet photo of the bluebird pairs well with this poem. 💙🌈💕
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Such a great old tune and inspirational words. The blue bird was so so beautiful sitting on the deck railing in the snow storm too. He really inspired me.
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with us, Jodi! I’d wish more people would be searching for the blue bird of happiness.
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sometimes it is hard – but so worth it!
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Wow! What a stellar shot! This is gorgeous, Jodi! 😍And such wonderful words and music to go with!
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Thanks so much Charlie!
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This has depth and love shared with us all! Thank you, Jodi!! 🙏💕
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Thank you Robin – you are very welcome!
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Benjamin loves your “Orange Bluebird”! I told him that it is your Orange Bluebird of Happiness. He thinks the bird is happy because “you give him seeds to eat.” I told him that the bird makes you happy too. “Because he is cute and eats the seeds, right Gem? I am happy too!” Thank-you x 2!! P.S. Benjamin wants to tell “My Jodi” that there is a ‘humongous snow coming when I am sleeping tonight!” That makes him very happy, Gem not so much.
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HOORAY for Orange Bluebirds…. and Humongous snow storms! 🙂 (hopefully the last!)
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Thanks for sharing the lyrics to this song! You are right, there is a lot of truth in them. And your photo of the little bluebird just made me smile!
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You are so welcome! I’m glad this little cutie made you smile!
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What a fortunate opportunity. Cant believe you got such a fantastic photo. now I’ll hear that song in my head and think, you brought life to someone who was famous once.
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They have been visiting daily and never cease to cause me to gasp
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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So glad you like
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