So...
I had a student last semester
Who informed me that his little sister
Was learning that the Trail of Tears was
Was a "mutual agreement" between
The Natives and the U.S. Government.
Yes, of course it was!
Who wouldn't jump at the chance
Of being relocated to unknown lands
Teeming with limitless possibilities,
Land hitherto "untouched" by the
Countless migrants over the centuries?
That's called "greener pastures," baby!
These Natives left all they knew
And launched off, with their limited resources,
To prove they were not intimidated by
The encroaching pale faces, with all the gusto
Of those in a modern-day Survivor episode.
It's all been a reality show, brother!
The starvations and deaths were unfortunate
Consequences of moving in the wrong time of year
And a lack of reliable resources
In their marathon trek to mid-America;
But definitely a "character-building" moment, as they say.
There's a real lesson to learn here!
The following song is to be taught to the children
Of this generation, so they may never know
Why their history books are unique versions
Of all those that came before them--
Sung to the tune of a nursery rhyme:
(singing) When it is inconvenient history,
(shouting) We will rewrite it!
(singing) When its horrors cannot be ignored,
(shouting) We will rewrite it!
(singing) When no one wants to admit their sin,
(shouting) We will rewrite it!
Yes, children, yes!
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