This story is about a man who captures a bird in a small cage.  The bird is very unhappy.  The bird eventually persuades the man to set him free in exchange for three pieces of advice.  The man is greedy and wants the advice before the bird is set free.  The man gives in and lets the bird go first.  He  becomes angry when the bird tricks him to escape.  The bird uses its wisdom to outwit the man and becomes free.
        This poem reveals morals and teaches lessons to become a wiser and better person.  The bird triumphs over the man because it uses wisdom instead of greed.  If the man's mind had not been clouded by his greed, he may have been able to realize the bird's intentions.  The information given to the man is also very helpful to the readers.
         I liked this poem because of the lessons taught.   My favorite part was when the man receives his last piece of advice.  He then realizes the bird has outwitted him.  If I could have changed something, it would be to make it a little bit longer.  I would also like to read more in depth as to what the advice meant.  If the author had explained why the bird's advice was as ironic as it was, I feel I could have gotten more out of it.  This is a good poem to remind ourselves about greed and life's little lessons.  These little morals are hidden throughout our daily lives.  The characters represent many people we come in contact with every day.
        I would definitely recommend this to anyone.  Any person who enjoys stories with morals would especially like this poem.  I think this benefits whoever reads it.  Younger children may only enjoy the direct story.  Older people can find a much deeper meaning.  Overall this was a very good poem.  Out of ten stars, I think it would recieve nine.