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!

[Nicole]

This is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I love this piece, thanks for sharing this.

[ewest1220]

Of course :) I'm thrilled you liked it!

[BlackRose]

I get this totally. Great how you in your own way shown the emotions. Wonderful piece.

[ewest1220]

Thanks!

[Hatchling]

Well done!

[ewest1220]

Thanks!

[realmwriter]

I would say that person gets the message clear as crystal. I know I would. I feel very comfortaded by this piece if I were the one it was written for. Very well done. I think I would also feel behooved to come out of the cage around me...!

[ewest1220]

lol thanks my friend I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks again for reading!

[KennaLovesJake]

Amazing.
Truly amazing.
It talks about the sadness and sorrow that play a major role in our lives.
This is an amazing piece.

[ewest1220]

Thanks!

[light and ashes]

This is really awesome. The best part was the ending,"I left that barren door unmanned but the keys were hiding in her hand." Nice reminder that we have the power in ourselves to set ourselves free. I can relate to forgetting that as life can make us feel so very weak sometimes. I will pray for your friend.

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm really thrilled you enjoyed my work thank you so much for reading!

[light and ashes]

Your very welcome! :)

[astronaut]

I love this poem and it conveys a lot of things the reader can guess about. I get the feeling of being trapped and the frustration and sorrow in the words. It doesn't seem forced and flows easily which is good because writing isn't as enoyable when it is forced. Very good job and you should definitely keep writing! :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I will keep writing :) thanks for reading and I'm glad you liked it!

[F.P. Chat]

I don't really do poetry, so I guess I am not the ideal judge but I really loved reading it. Indeed it made me sad...not just about your friend only, but about all the people that see no exit to their situation...
Anyway...I would definitely read more...

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it and I hope you do read more :) I'd appreciate it very much. Thanks for reading!

[Cosmic kid]

This is incredible, your sorrow for this person is very extreme good job :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[Thomas Reilly Thornhill]

Although I am not a fan of poetry I like this one :D It's just superb :D

[ewest1220]

Sweet! I'm glad you liked it!