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| The Caged Bird Sings by basille(m): 6:03pm On May 30, 2015 |
Inspired from the poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014) She lays gloom all day in her rusty cage, her long years are filled with anguish and pain. with huge teary eyes she envies the sky, and longs to return to her graceful place. The caged bird sings with a sorrowful voice, hard years of grieve reflects in her noise, and she cries for aid to an unknown friend, for she longs to see her bondage End. Some days she dreams of beautiful sunsets, in that subtle pace she quickly forgets, her innumerable tales of distress and fright. But then she awakes to the scorn of the night. The caged bird sings with a sorrowful voice, hard years of grieve reflects in her noise, and she cries for aid to an unknown friend, and longs to see her bondage End. Her talons worn-out from relentless use, as she scritches for freedom a struggle of little use. The old metal bars boldly mocks her aim, but with resolved calm she fiercely strikes again. The old rusty cage gives in on its weight. Her relentless strives has earned her a price. With magnificent thrust, she takes off the ground To re-claim the skies that she onces called HOME. The caged bird calls with a hopeful voice Hard years of grieve, reflects in her noise and she cries for joy to an unknown friend for she has now seen her bondage's End. © 2015. |
| Re: The Caged Bird Sings by basille(m): 6:10pm On May 30, 2015 |
Fun facts: When you hear the words "I know why the caged bird sings," there's no doubt you think first of our author, Maya Angelou. But guess what? It ain't original! The words were actually first written by one of the first nationally acclaimed African American poets, Paul Laurence Dunbar, in his poem, "Sympathy." Source. Tags: laykorn. Timpaker. Texanomaly. |
| Re: The Caged Bird Sings by timpaker(m): 6:36pm On May 30, 2015 |
Really? I once read Laurence's poem on a facebook page and I didn't understand it. Though I remember seeing the statement about the caged birds but it just didn't make meaning to me. But when I read late Maya's own piece... I feel in love with the piece. Your poem is also a good reminiscent. I love it like my left hand  1 Like |
| Re: The Caged Bird Sings by basille(m): 11:09am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Birthday (haiku) Candle flames on cake, blown away by a whisper, The celebrant's wish. HBD to me! |
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