I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

By Thomas the Contender

Inspired by Acts 16:16-40.

When persecution comes

And the burning threat of terror stings

When captor treads

And tramples mortal source where life springs

When day dusks

And reigns the gift that darkness brings

When shackle keeps

And wall to wall each echo rings

I know why the caged bird sings.

Then salvation comes

And the terror of...