The victor

Buffalo herds range across the plain

Pursued by Sioux across rough terrain

This staff of life that feeds a nation

Is stalked by braves with expectation

Two foes that meet fighting for life

Both torn and beaten in this primal strife

The strong survive the weak expire

This ancient battle with blood afire

One body lies upon the land

The victor defiant takes his stand

One gives his life so the other may live

But not today does the victor give

He lives

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