Stuck

Stuck,

in the middle of two generations.

One battled to save us.

The other

turning the corner

of Democracy and Independence.

Recovering from betrayal

and demanding progress,

We live

more fortunate than before.

Unappreciative of our prolific life,

nonchalantly disregarding our future.

Creating a destiny

Without commitment or concern.

The freedom we received

through countless moments of strife

thoughtlessly disregarded.

Stuck.

Is this the price of freedom?

Or a poor investment?

Christopher Crow Eagle is a student at Sitting Bull College.