A Teacher of Native American Studies

When I was in college
I tried to have as broad
An experience as I could,
So of course I took the course
On Native American history,
Which was even taught
By a Native American.

On the first day of class
The teacher asked us
For stereotypes of Native Americans.

There was one student who
Didn’t follow the intended narrative,
And here I will exaggerate for comedic effect:

“Oh, Native Americans love puppies!”
[Teacher is annoyed]

“Oh, Native Americans are so nice!”
[Teacher is annoyed]

“Oh, Native Americans have really great hair!”
[Teacher is annoyed]

“Oh, Native Americans are so interesting!”
[Teacher is annoyed]

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