My Silent Screams

Today I walk away alone into the Great Wood
Where my silent screams will be heard only by me
For I can no longer bear the eyes of the others
As they pierce my soul trying to read my thoughts

The pain I endure should never be seen or heard
Lest I call out your name to the wind
For if they saw my face today, they would surely know
That this child I bear, belongs to you and not Grey Owl

This secret has to be kept by me
For Grey Owl held me high above the others
And for this reason our love must remain silent
I just pray this child does not give us away

He must be raised as Grey Owl's flesh and blood
As he becomes strong and learns to lead his people
But deep in my heart I will always wish
That he could openly be known as our son

When Grey Owl came to my father with ten ponies
I knew my voice could not be heard
My father knew my feelings, but chose to say nothing
For Chief Grey Owl needed a son

Grey Owl is old and will soon walk with the Spirits
But still our child must remain the son of Grey Owl
So wait for me no longer Running Fox
For I will remain the mother of Grey Owl's son

This is the price I must pay for loving you
I'll watch our son run and play and grow into a man
Even thought in my heart I will always know
That he is, and will always be...Little Running Fox