The ABC'S OF US is the first poetic work of Ryan McKenna. Each poem acts as a form of reflection, strength, and independence. This poetic piece takes the innocence of an everyday concept and is combined with issues that are almost always kept silent. In a society where media is the main form of communication, individuals feel pressured to smile and "do better" than those around them. People may present their relationships as happy and healthy, when this may not always be the case. Whether it can be seen or not, everything has a deeper meaning... even something as simplistic as the alphabet.