A Letter to Maya
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A Letter to Maya by Kamaria Delaney
I know why the caged bird still sings, Freedom rings, like liberty
What part of freedom is really free?
What’s the cost of bondage?
What’s the price tag on oppression?
History lessons told us we were bought and sold,
Leaving out the part about our royal reign as Kings and Queens, Stories untold, until we sought to know,
Educated ourselves and looked toward the light to see
That real freedom is when we free our minds.
Caged bird ain’t caged no more.
Baby bird is free indeed, like blossom
No buttercup or bubbles, just double the blessings,
Reaping the harvest God promised,
Taking back all the things the devil tried to take and break.
For I am no bird with broken wings,
I am the bird that still sings.
Uncaged and free,
Boundlessly, I be Queen indeed.
Kamaria Delaney
Kamaria Delaney is the author of ‘Soul PWR: A Poetry Anthology.’ Her collection of poems aims to encourage readers to amplify their voices and tell their story. Kamaria’s poetry has been published in anthologies such as the 24th Annual Poetry Ink (2020) and Philadelphia Says: Black Lives Matter (2020). Writing has always been her passion and throughout her journey, she has learned to “never be afraid to soar, for there is freedom in the leap.” She is also the creator of Jump and Journey, a travel blog created to inspire others to travel and boost their mental health. You can learn more about Kamaria on her website www.soulpwr.org or by visiting www.jumpandjourney.com to read about her latest travels.
Instagram: @queenkamaria