I know why the caged bird sings

I know why the caged bird sings.

Like clock work the sun rises

Like clock work the bird sings

To celebrate a new dawn

To celebrate being alive

Man restrains it by keeping it in the dark

Man restrains it by covering the cage

But as soon as the shutters open

But as soon as the light is switched on

The song of life resonates

The song of life fills the air

The sky calls but it can't fly

The sky calls and its spirit soars

Against adversity it rebels

Against adversity it resists

For freedom is worthy to challenge

For freedom is worthy to fight

The caged bird sings, I know why

The caged bird sings, do you know why?

Lucette C. Bailliet

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