Comment from Bucketlist

Excellent

I had no knowledge of Maya Angelou's work until now,
Her poem was a gentle deep thoughted penning very graceful. Your interpretation is just as graceful, and a beautiful rendition. I enjoyed your view just as much for creativity
Hugs, Trisha

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading.
BTW, I saw a documentary with my students yesterday that reminded me of you. It's about odd animal couples. You can find it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BvB0182xag

reply by Bucketlist on 06-Dec-2017

Thanks Maria, I spent some time looking today. You have me thinking of next project matter,

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Though coming from different directions these two poems
have a certain commonality and symmetry - freedom from
bondage is the inspiration for each.

While Maya concentrates on the "effect" of being caged, you
focus on a desire to affect the uncaging - and yet, the results
is the same. . .the reader understands freedom's effect on
"unfettered breathing" :-)

Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 06-Dec-2017

Thanks for your kind review. Have a great day.

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

This, Maria, is a creative and imaginative response to Maya Angelou's poem. You expand upon it, writing celebratory verses about freedom as if you are a liberator addressing the caged:

Let me make sure
No cage will ever hold you.
Let's destroy the metal
That stole your freedom.

You make effective use of anaphora with the repetition of "Let's." This creates rhythm and structure. It also drives the narrative and action, as if you are delivery a manifesto for freedom outside of the walls of the Bastille:

Let's stand together.
Let the breeze
Caress our face
On the mountain top.

Let's open the door...

Thank you for sharing your inspiring poem and ode to Angelou's poem.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Thanks for your thorough review, Andre.

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I love that poem by Maya Angelou...one of my very favorites. What a beautiful tribute you pay her in this lovely response. I could never keep a caged bird. My heart would break for it. Blessings...

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Thanks for your review. BTW, I got your Christmas card and it made me very happy.

reply by Irish Rain on 04-Dec-2017

Oh good!! My, it got there quick!!

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

Your poem is lovely and a nice tribute to the original poem
The reader feels the plight of the caged bird and the joy that freedom would bring.
Nicely done and thank you for sharing this one with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading, Sharon.

Comment from Asem.inspirations

Excellent

Good morning, Maria: It seems that I have not heard from you in a while. Have you been away from the site? It is great to see your post this morning. I love this poem that you have posted: " in response to Maya Angelou's beautiful poem, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." I also love it that you actually posted her poem for us to read as well. This was an extra treat this morning so thank you for both poems. I really admire that you did this. Marvelous!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Tier.
Last time I posted was last weekend. The truth is I don't have much time during the week.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a good response to Maya Angelou's poem. Let us all open up that door and explore what life hold is the message I get from both of these poems. A good choice Maria. thanks for sharing,
cheers.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading.

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

Well done Maria,youve composed an excellent work here, I like the "if you set a bird free, it will always return to the birth of its freedom" my paraphrase. But so much allegorical truth in your beautifully composed poem Maria. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Thanks for your kind review and generous rating, Roy.

reply by royowen on 02-Dec-2017

most welcome Maria

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

wow what a declaration of love using the metaphor as you did. Very descriptive and a love that endures all problems and wishes only expression

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading, Barb.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Love the last stanza. The very moment of freedom.

This could be about someone who is trapped in an awful situation. Imagine what freedom means to them, too.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2017

---

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2017

Thanks for your review, Yvonne.