Making Sense . . . of Recent Events

If the news has no reason, at least it can rhyme

(Eric Shansby)

Sure, the news is bad.

But, cheer up. It could be verse.

On a New Study Revealing Reading Deficiencies in Recent College Graduates

For a full two-third, the printed word

Presents a total mystery.

Facts and concepts all get blurred

-- Whether science, math or history.

I'm here to say they need a way

To see their plight and mend it.

But what good is this commu-

nique

If they cannot comprehend it?