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I know why the caged bird sings

Several weeks ago,  I edited a black and white photograph, as displayed in this article. I took this photo at Pramuka's bird market, Jakarta. The next step, as an artwork, worthy of the title. I suddenly remembered a poem, along with strong memories of noisy chirping birds. I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore, When he beats his bars and would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core, But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings – I know why the caged bird sings Poem entitled 'Sympathy' above is the work of Paul Laurence Dunbar (June 27, 1872 - February 9, 1906), a...

Several weeks ago,  I edited a...