Maya Angelou explains ( in her autobiography, Why the Caged Bird Sings,) why her religious background and church upbringing are so important to her life and poetic writing. "I came to know Jesus, as I was married and sad, I found in him a resting place, and He made me glad." (page 124). She also states "The good Lord gave me another day and I'm thankful. (page 122). "I know I am a witness for my Lord." (Page 124). "…showed first 75 words of 829 total…

…showed last 75 words of 829 total…from their cages. Maya Angelou knows why the caged bird sings because she sings like a bird through her poetry. God gives birds the ability to sing and birds sing even when they are caged. Maya Reveals how her belief in God and her church upbringing shapes her life and sets her free to become one of America's best writers and poets. Her belief in God and her writing set her free. Bibliography N/A