I Have a Bird in Spring
poem 5
I Have a Bird in Spring - meaning Summary
Consolation Through Absence
The poem uses the image of a bird that sings in spring, then leaves, to explore loss, faith, and hope. The speaker accepts absence without bitterness, believing the bird gains new melody abroad and will return. References to a "truer Land" and a "serener Bright" recast doubt and fear as temporary, promising restoration and transformed reunion. The tone is consoling and patient rather than resigned.
Read Complete AnalysesI have a Bird in spring Which for myself doth sing The spring decoys. And as the summer nears And as the Rose appears, Robin is gone. Yet do I not repine Knowing that Bird of mine Though flown Learneth beyond the sea Melody new for me And will return. Fast is a safer hand Held in a truer Land Are mine And though they now depart, Tell I my doubting heart They’re thine. In a serener Bright, In a more golden light I see Each little doubt and fear, Each little discord here Removed. Then will I not repine, Knowing that Bird of mine Though flown Shall in a distant tree Bright melody for me Return.
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