The Other Head In the Black Hills

The Other Head in the Black Hills By Elton Camp It began to be carved in 1948 For completion there’s no date Crazy Horse is the man’s name Of the Lakota, he’s one of fame When the villain Custer came to kill, Crazy Horse, Custer’s guts did spill Because Custer came with greed “Both your land and gold I do need.” He thought Crazy Horse would run The Indian fought when under the gun The battle was once “Custer’s Last Stand” As if the boy general did something grand Courage and determination were misread Shortly, Custer and his troops all lay dead If Custer, instead, had got his way Thousands would have died that day But is this carving the right thing to do? Those who criticize are not just a few And it continues to be hotly debated Whether the hills are being desecrated