The Parrot in the Cage:
"Oh, bird," the parrot in its cage did say, "Unlatch this door, and set me free today. I'm trapped within these bars, confined, you see, Release me to the skies, so I can be."
The Bird’s Reply:
From off her perch, the bird did sweetly sing,
"What kind of life do you so richly bring?
A kingly life, you live quite comfortably. You feast on nuts and fruits, so carelessly. You sleep in golden cages, soft and deep. With all you have, why do you weep and weep?
The Parrot's Plea:
The parrot answered,
......
I know that you know more than you are telling me
Why can you tell me what you are afraid of?
Do I scare you?
As you perceive me a strong woman
But I am not
I am just as frightened of the world as you
Even more so
Just the thought of the violence
Out there making me want to hide
However, I thought of you as brave
......
Be brave enough to walk away
And don’t look back
Be brave to say goodbye
Be brave enough to go your way
Be brave not to tell a lie.
Remember how the whole mess started
It was a beautiful spring day like today
The humming birds were antsy and enchanted
And the squirrels were crossing the freeway.
......
The Parrot in the Cage:
"Oh, bird," the parrot in its cage did say, "Unlatch this door, and set me free today. I'm trapped within these bars, confined, you see, Release me to the skies, so I can be."
The Bird’s Reply:
From off her perch, the bird did sweetly sing,
"What kind of life do you so richly bring?
A kingly life, you live quite comfortably. You feast on nuts and fruits, so carelessly. You sleep in golden cages, soft and deep. With all you have, why do you weep and weep?
The Parrot's Plea:
The parrot answered,
......
I know that you know more than you are telling me
Why can you tell me what you are afraid of?
Do I scare you?
As you perceive me a strong woman
But I am not
I am just as frightened of the world as you
Even more so
Just the thought of the violence
Out there making me want to hide
However, I thought of you as brave
......
Be brave enough to walk away
And don’t look back
Be brave to say goodbye
Be brave enough to go your way
Be brave not to tell a lie.
Remember how the whole mess started
It was a beautiful spring day like today
The humming birds were antsy and enchanted
And the squirrels were crossing the freeway.
......