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He's Still Not Listening

After Custer’s death in the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Native American legends declare his ears were removed
He never listened in life, they said, so when he was reborn
He would have no use for ears, for surely this much he had proved




*Written August 25, 2014 for Dr. Ram's Chastushka Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 1:59 AM
Wow an amazing write dear Carolyn! Historical tinge makes it go great ! Congrats on ur win!
Nance Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 3:14 PM
Grats on your win!
Arowolo Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Lovely and interesting piece,Carolyn...Congrats on your superb win...XOXO...
Smith Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 10:44 PM
An amazing piece Carolyn... Love the injection of history you always manage to bring... Hugs Tim
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 9:34 PM
Congrats on the win Carolyn. This poem will haunt me as I watch the western channel
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 3:31 PM
that is a GOOD way to say it about that ridiculous man!! Congrats on your win.
Jerden Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Fearless, peerless, and earless...Reminds me of "Little Big Man". Congratulations! Cheers, Roy
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 1:57 PM
We must be from the same generation, Roy. Loved that movie and Hoffman was priceless.
Allison Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Many congrats Carolyn - A historical write and I enjoyed the humour here:-) Hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations Carolyn!! Serious, yet witty and also historical write; enjoyable Chastushka. Reminds me of Julius Caesar: Lend me your ears! hugs // paul
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 1:47 PM
You got me laughing, Paul. Thanks! We had to memorize Antony's "Lend Me Your Ears" speech from the Shakespeare play. I still remember most of it. Fave line: "The evil men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones."
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations Carolyn for your top win for this well done Chastushka.
Mehta Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 6:07 AM
Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for the support, Carolyn
Walker  Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Well done Carolyn. This should get high marks... Verlena
Kendrick Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading this one today..A likely punishment for one who did not listen..Thanks for the visits by poems and blog..Sara
Austin Avatar
August 27, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Cussed Custer. That was a Michigan bunch went down at the Little Big Horn. Are you listening - Love ya. daver
Devonshire Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 10:44 AM
I'm sure Custer is sorry now for the carnage he caused at Little Big Horn.
Yvonne Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 8:39 PM
a very interesting read. thank you
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