I Know Not Why The Caged Bird Screams

I Know Not Why The Caged Bird Screams

By: Ethan West

She lies inside her cage and screams

A song of sorts by end of means

Locked up for words which she had none

Locked up for nothing she had done

Innocent eyes and painted face

I saw when I upon this place

And then and then I cannot see

Why she lay there quietly

I tried and tried but could not budge

The padlocked birdcage door

I cried and cried and did not judge

She lay there now forevermore

Her beauty in this night so pure

A light of white like crystal mirror

I tried and tried to save her fate

I tried and tried to give her faith

I left that barren door unmanned

But the keys were hiding in her hand...

Author's Note

I wrote this for someone very dear to me who's going through a hard time. Please give me any feedback you can I really really appreciate it.

Reviews

[Alyssa Carlstrom]

This totally describes my life and the way it used to be, so you touched my heart. But that's my past.
I love how you said "But the keys were hiding in her hand...", it spoke truth. The keys were always in my hand, I just had to decide to let myself out. Keep up the good work! This poem is absolutely beautiful.

[ewest1220]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that my work meant something for you and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading!

[Tai Ryens]

Ah, the ending is quite lovely. Well done.

[ewest1220]

Thought you'd like that twist :) As always your input is greatly appreciated my friend!

[Kacee]

Wow. The ending was wonderful! I love how you word your poems so they sound aged. Sometimes I feel like reading Edgar Allan Poe but the nicer verstion. That's a completement coming from me because he is my favorite writer. Well done! Can't wait to read the others!

[ewest1220]

That's crazy he's my favorite poet. Crazy that you made that connection I love it! Thank you so much for reading it's always a pleasure to get your opinion :)

[Timeless-Chan]

wow that definatly really pretty and touching:) if you're trying to create an impact im sure this will do it!

[ewest1220]

It worked!!! Thanks for your help :)

[Timeless-Chan]

im glad^_^

[Rhea752]

wow. i loved the twist ending when you said the keys were in her hands. this is a great poem. it tells a story of trying to help someone who refuses to be helped. Spectacular job!!! Keep writing!!! :)

[ewest1220]

Great that was the message I was trying to get across with this one :) I'm really glad you liked it.

[Rhea752]

your work is hard not to like. they are all well written and contain great messages, stories, and emotions.

[ewest1220]

I'm really honored to hear you say that. It truly means a lot and I am really thankful that you read my writing let alone like it. Thank you so much!

[Rhea752]

:D