Studio Scenes: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Maya Angelou (1928-present)

A free bird leaps on the back of the wind

and floats downstream till the current ends

and dips his wing in the orange suns rays and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage

can seldom see through his bars of rage

his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings with a fearful trill

of things unknown but longed for still

and his tune is heard on the distant hill

for the caged bird sings of freedom.

The free bird thinks of another breeze

and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees

and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams

his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream

his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings with a fearful trill

of things unknown but longed for still

and his tune is heard on the distant hill

for the caged bird sings of freedom.

Also listen to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Alicia Keys

Here are some pictures of my new custom frame by the lovely Penelope Andrew from Earth Gallery Framing.  I think this frame perfectly captures the essence of the painting...it is called "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and pays homage to the famous Maya Angelou poem.

This painting expresses the healing that occurs when we are able to free ourselves from whatever cages us, from the societal boxes that both women and men must break free from.  

Find the courage and the vision to be free!

How would you sing your caged birds free?

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This painting is now for sale at my Etsy Boutique (click the pic below)...