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" Song after Battle:

As the young men went by
I was looking for him.
It surprises me anew
That he has gone.
It is something
To which I cannot be reconciled.

Owls hoot at me.
Owls hoot at me.
That is what I hear
In my life.
Wolves howl at me.
Wolves howl at me.
That is what I hear
In my life.

-American Indian Songs "

Frances Densmore


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Frances Densmore quote : Song after Battle:<br /><br />As the young men went by <br />I was looking for him. <br />It surprises me anew <br />That he has gone. <br />It is something <br />To which I cannot be reconciled.<br /><br />Owls hoot at me. <br />Owls hoot at me. <br />That is what I hear <br />In my life. <br />Wolves howl at me. <br />Wolves howl at me. <br />That is what I hear <br />In my life. <br /><br />-American Indian Songs