Yearning for the Past in Moments of Change

During pivotal historical periods when opposing sides are evenly matched, the longing to cling onto the drama and the hope that the past will be restored becomes strong. The desire to believe in the possibility of returning to a previous way of life, where the buffalo roam freely and the conflicts were fierce, contrasts with the current reality of patrolling refugees. There is a sense of reluctance on both sides to move on and accept the shifting dynamics.

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