What is the figurative meaning of the excerpt? The bird’s cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery. The bird’s cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet. The caged bird has had his hope destroyed. The caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.
