[The Night]

"I had a bird that was pretty as can be it sang and whistled just for me Its cage was a beauty plated with gold the best money could buy  truth be told the best water and food I gave so that bird h..."

"It is said that every cloud has a silver lining... I prefer to think that if you look past the clouds, the Sun is always shining... mike odetalla Written February 17th, 2002 © on Feb 17 2002 12:52 ..."

"Flakes of white fall from the Sky and the earth below is rendered quite Illusions of Purity and white as the Snow covers what lies beneath it The ground waits and bides its time for it has secrets..."

"Give me Justice and judge me by a jury of my peers who've experienced oppression, loss, and fears Is it my lot in life to wallow in misery and sorrow all that is offered are promises that are hollow..."

"I had always wanted to live in the country. A place where there was wide open skies and natural beauty. So I bought a few acres of land. It was pristine land, full of trees, wild flowers, plants, and ..."

"Why does the caged bird sing? Is his song that one of joy or is it of  loneliness? Does he sing the praises of his jailer or is he cursing him? Is he singing to entertain his captor Or is it a p..."