English Teacher
The shy college student said she did not want to speak English
That English speakers make fun of her often
The teacher assured the student that some people are insecure
That some people just want to feel superior to others
This made the student feel much better
Days later in a casual conversation while walking from the classroom
The student told the teacher that homosexuality is a crime in her culture
That she too is adamantly against it
The teacher reminded the student that this is another example of wanting to feel superior
The student completely disagreed with the teacher
And she felt much better- maybe even superior
Copyright © Laura Mccadden | Year Posted 2017
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