Irate Indian!

Indian say white man speak with forked' tongue

     He took land kill buffalo and my young

          Great Spirit hear entreaty

               White man disregards treaty

                    Me think he talk heap of buffalo dung

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Entry for PDs "Indian Giver" Contest
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Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s Indian Giver contest Bob. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Robert, many congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest with this funny poetry. Have a wonderful 2011 >> James....:)
Duffin Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your deserved honour. Eamon
Dietrich Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Congratulations, Bob. I think this was one that deserved a win for sure! LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Congrats Bob my friend on your big win in PD's contest with this awesome entry luv.. enjoy with luv .. wedding went splendidly and Christmas too..
Freeman Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Me think he talk heap of buffalo dung! Me think so also. Smile. White man still is doing so in congress, My Friend. Congratulations, Agape, Moses
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December 26, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Congrats on your win Bob.. and thanks for your support re. Miss wong... Hope your hoildays were filled with joy and cheer...your friend Michael
Onclaud Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 7:32 AM
humor at its finest… KUDOS to your special win in the contest, robert... :) nette
Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of PD, Bob
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December 25, 2010 at 11:16 PM
BOB H., CONGRATULATIONS I had so much fun reading every entry. Some where serious and awesome, hope you are enjoying your holidays,..p.d.
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Good one, putting it back on the white man, Robert! Great final limerick line! and thanks for your explanation you gave me of the other Indian poem. LUv, Andrea
Smalling Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Limerick at its best when it is written on a satiric page .... Robert, again and again well done.
Locksley Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Me think you make good point, Bob! Hear the grumbling Indians? Ugh. Good luck in contest with entry.
Taylor Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Excellent entry, Bob. Great limerick. Good luck. Ralphie
Palli Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Loved it!
Devonshire Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 10:02 PM
LOL Very funny limerick, Bob!! Me think the Indian is on to something. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Good one..I am glad that I stopped by and read this one..Good luck in the contest...Sara
Neels Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 11:00 PM
A winner in my eyes Bob, thanks for the smiles with your limerick this morning.. Hope your weekend will be a good one ;-) Wilma
Johnson Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM
My favorite one that I have read. Surely a winner. Love, Joyce
Iyer Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM
sarcastic eh!
Mehta Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Quite frolicsome, with sarcasm and wit. Good luck in the contest, Bob
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM
AS always, GOOD ONE!!!
Sweetheart Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 4:16 PM
hahahahahahahaha.. oh Bob this is hilarious my friend.. good luck in the new contest.. by P.D. .. a sure winner... my entry is "Indian Giver Casanova".. hope u enjoy luv..
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