The Three R's Poem by Randy McClave

The three R's that we all need
Should not be ‘riting', ‘rithmetic' or to read,
If you look around our country then and now today
You would understand quickly, what I do pray.

Today many believe that the three R's should be
Rioting, Rebellion and Restlessness as far as one can see,
Different teachings now from parents are taught
We're not learning, but instead hate and destruction is sought.

If we continue this teaching we will all become a threat
The three R's then will be Riot. Ruin and Regret,
Everything that we ever wanted and believed in will be gone
Life and happiness will be a pawn.

The three R's that we all indefinitely need most of all
Are not found in any school or government hall,
But, instead they are all found in our soul and in our own ability
They are Respect, Religion and of course Responsibility.

Randy L. McClave