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LIVE. LOVE. BE.


I know why the caged bird sings,

He sings of hope,

He sings of freedom,

He sings because although his body is held captive,

His Spirit is free.

Free to live.

Free to love.

Free to be.

Free to sing.

I know why the caged bird sings.

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Comments (2)

angelicalopez1
<p>Thank you. Your photograph is very beautiful.</p>
MLE
<p>Love the original and love this play off of it :)</p>

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