For all the people

listen close

To hear the notes

The cadged bird sings

When it’s sure

No ears can hear

It’s mournful tears

The cages bird sings

No one’s there

To console, to love

This lonely, broken hearted dove

So it makes its friends

Its company

With its own bitter sweet melody

I know why the caged bird sings

So that when it rests its wings

Its soul won’t die

But carry on

Like its hopeful, quiet song