Song Quotes by Frances Densmore

“Dream Song: In the heavens A noise, Like the rustling of the trees.”

— Frances Densmore

The Medicine Man, taking his music with him, is passing quietly into the Great Silence, where the old songs were "Received in Dreams" by…

— Frances Densmore

“Song on Applying War Paint: At the center of the earth I stand, Behold me! At the wind center I stand, Behold me! A…

— Frances Densmore

Dream Song of Thunders: Sometimes I go about pitying Myself, While I am carried by the wind Across the sky.

— Frances Densmore

“Song for the Puberty Rite of a Girl Named Cowaka: A poor man takes the songs in his hand And drops them near the…

— Frances Densmore

“Song after Battle: As the young men went by I was looking for him. It surprises me anew That he has gone. It is…

— Frances Densmore

“Steam Lodge Song of the Sun Dance Ceremony: A voice, I will send. Hear me! The land All over, A voice I am sending!…

— Frances Densmore

Dream Song: As my eyes Search the prairie, I feel the summer in the spring. Whenever I pause The noise Of the village.

— Frances Densmore

Dream Song: The heavens Go with me.

— Frances Densmore