Wilderness Princess

Born in the wilderness Among the river and trees She was born to a strong bloodline She could talk with all kinds of beings Her favorite spot was an alcove Quietly tucked away She found such peace there That's where she would pray She listened to the wind talk As it blew through the trees They would tell her their moods By the sound of the breeze Listening to the river she clearly understood All of the places it truly had touched The way that it winded along it's banks She longed to follow it, just be swept away At the dawn and dusk of everyday The animals would gather around her They would frolic and play Bringing such joy to their friends loving face At night before she would rest her weary head She would get on her knees and thank God above Her life it was simple, her spirit carefree Pumping though her blood was that of Cherokee