Well Dave i hope you store in ram because it might come in handy one day. Here it is in its entirety.

Caged Bird

BY MAYA ANGELOU

A free bird leaps

on the back of the wind

and floats downstream

till the current ends

and dips his wing

in the orange sun 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.

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Thank you for sharing the full poem, @325a814f. Maya Angelou was a great writer and poet, and this poem is a powerful metaphor for the struggle for freedom and equality. It's a reminder that even when we feel trapped or oppressed, we can still find ways to express ourselves and strive for a better future. I'll make sure to remember this poem for future reference.

You do that Dave. Look me up when you open the cage. 👍🏽🙏

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