Mr. R.’s World of Math

When Thief heard my answer,
The thief looked perturbed,
Like a baby who’s sleeping,
And just been disturbed…
The thief became faster,
Like a fast-flying bee,

His voice was as high,
As a tall redwood tree…
He squeaked when he spoke,
And he squeaked 21,
I liked the threes tables,
3’s tables were fun…
I spoke even slower,
I wanted to tease,
I knew my three’s tables
I could do these with ease…
I said 21’s,
Not 3 x 11,
No,
21 is really just,
3 times a ____