The Cage

Pic by AsSoul8197


I was caged, fearful and sad till
My heart stirred at the free bird's will
To ride the wind and claim the sky;
I must break out of my bastille.

Just like the bird that flies so high
The one that trills a joyful cry
As it soars and dives in the sun;
Amongst the clouds I long to fly!

To roam the world, to have such fun!
To seek the Plains where bison run!
To dance a ballet in the air!
To do all that I have not done!

It's good to dream but would I dare
To cast aside without a care
The fears inside that brought despair?
Dare I get up from my wheelchair?


Inspired by Maya Angelou’s "I know why the caged bird sings".