Bobby Shafto’s gone to sea, Silver buckles at his knee; He’ll come back and marry me, Bonny Bobby Shafto!
TRADITIONAL NURSERY RHYMES
Traditional nursery rhymes have stood the test of time, and are great examples of poetry which reaches the masses. They are good examples of different rhyme and rhythm patterns, and excellent models to have fun with if you fancy rewriting any and making your own alternatives up! Listed below are a number of traditional nursery rhymes for your pleasure; just click on the one that you would like to see. If you would like to know more about writing alternative nursery rhymes, use the TEACHERS’ PAGE, DIFFERENT POETRY FORMS, ALTERNATIVE NURSERY RHYMES.