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
Paraphrased:
A caged bird's dreams are dead, killed by its captivity. It is tied down and restricted and so cannot do much else. It shouts a maniacal scream (for help? in anguish?). Since it is physically limited, all it can do is use its voice to sing.
It means the people in the past did something great and we now receive the benefits. he is urging us not to forget, so that we may leave a positive mark in history.
The <span>paraphrase of the following sentence from "The Cold Equations:" </span><span>She said to Gerry that she have to go because the time is already up. Her voice broke in mid-word and her mouth tried to twist into crying.</span>
Victor plans to marry Elizabeth, but the monster threatens to turn up on the wedding night.
