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I know why
I know why the caged bird sings
of hope
of freedom
to lift her wings
I know why the man still hunts
of selfish advantages
isn't that blunt
I know why the caged bird can't fly
the cage is made of iron
and so am i
I know why the caged bird can't rest
life is full of
questions
worries
and bless
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The narrator is the cage, who notices the bird inside it. The bird is trapped, yet still sings. The bird wants to fly and escape from her burden. The man, who forced the bird, inside the cage, is selfish and does not care about the bird's feelings. Yet she still sings. I think this poem relates to me and a lot of our lives. Having full self-esteem can be very helpful when you're put in struggling situations. You're still able to lift up your head even when someone/something is trying to push you down. I hope you understand the message of my poem and how it impacts our society.