Q: ipod message, how to delete specific message not all messages. The trash can does not appear

Hello bobbi0411,

Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are having trouble deleting a single message. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.

Send messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How do I delete a message?

1. To delete a message, tap and hold the message bubble, then tap More.
2. Tap Delete All to delete all the messages. Or tap to select the messages you want to delete, then tap .

 

After you delete a message, you can recover it only by restoring from a backup.

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Have a nice day,

Mario