I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by locomouse
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
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's 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.
~ Maya Angelou
Three UF fractals created with Jos Ley's awesome LoomsII.ucl and arranged in PSP. Post work consists of the bird's eye and the small line down the center of his beak. Thank you all so very much for your awesomely wonderful feedback under "The Greatest Gift Of All". I'm sorry that I made some of you cry. (But it was so nice not to have to cry alone..) From Barbies to birds... I can't help finding birds in fractals... I just love them so much. And I love you guys, too. Thanks for having a peek at this one. Hugs! Helen :)
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's 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.
~ Maya Angelou
Three UF fractals created with Jos Ley's awesome LoomsII.ucl and arranged in PSP. Post work consists of the bird's eye and the small line down the center of his beak. Thank you all so very much for your awesomely wonderful feedback under "The Greatest Gift Of All". I'm sorry that I made some of you cry. (But it was so nice not to have to cry alone..) From Barbies to birds... I can't help finding birds in fractals... I just love them so much. And I love you guys, too. Thanks for having a peek at this one. Hugs! Helen :)
Comments (31)
Qualien
Let me be the first to say, this image is brilliant. I love it. Amazing what you have done with so little postwork.
Tutte
AWESOME.........you blow me away Helen. Also in combination with one of my favorite poems. Perfection!!!!!
Lyne
exquisite beyond words!!
npauling
Really brilliant and the poem just adds the finishing touch.
Louy
This is really beautiful work.Your bird is really at your house? Your skill leaves little to be desired. Your appreciation of the poem comes through to us. Both are very complimentary. Thank you, Helen.
redbeard
Perfectly beautiful!
Henny31
amazingly beautiful. You have gold in your hands..
fx7
Glorious Helen, as is Maya Angelou's poem.. Exquisite complemented with exquisite: a dynamic combination....
fractalneil
The image fits the poem perfectly!
zoren
very nice.....
lgmac
Whats left to say. Most excellent!!
wolfbear
A faszinated Image
Junglegeorge
Excellent Helen :-)
fractalinda
I loved that very significant book, and I love your strikingly beautiful and flawless composition. Exquisite and excellent fractal art!
Fractelaar
Great eye for details and golden hands and patience to create it :-) SuperB
grinagog
Outstanding and wonderful UF image, I find birds in fractals too! :)
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful creation Helen....!!! Incredible shapes....!!! V
renderix
super cool fractal work here!
kansas
Very, very beautiful bird. I like the border on the bottom, top, and left. Wonderful design. UF is like putty in your hands.
Dindin
The poem made me sad ,because it made me think of all the animals that are suffering because of us humans .The image made me happy because of it`s perfect beauty .Thank you .
leanndra
Helen, I am awed by this beautiful and touching image. A perfect mating of poem and image! Outstanding art! Leanndra
mountmous
Looks just like our "zebravinken" (I guess in English it's some sort of finch?). Outstanding work.
KITCHAOS
A favorite poem and just an incredible bird Helen!...Super fine work!
chesscanoe
This deserves a permanent place at MOMA.
Fuzzball
WOW!!! Very creative and sharp image ~ love it!!! =)
gumbykat
Amazing image, Helen! A wonderful composition!
Jovalu
Very, very beautiful bird. Wonderful design. V
Catriona2
Thankyou Helen for a beautiful image and poem. The poem speaks to me of minds caged by psychiatric illness, and the misery and desolation it can bring to its victims. I have been there myself in the past
DonnaB
Special imagery, sis! My goodness, I'm almost speechless! Perfect compliment to Ms. Angelou's words! :)
daffodilbaggins
INCREDIBLE! This is beautiful, just fantastic, and one of my favorites of yours! Votes