This is nothing more than a silly poem based on the original nursery rhyme, and using the same rhyme and rhythm pattern.
Mary had a little lamb
Its fleece was dirty black
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EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATIVE NURSERY RHYMES
Nursery rhymes are among the most recited and well known poetry, and have a very recognisable rhythm and rhyme pattern. It can be good fun, therefore, to ‘tweak’ a nursery rhyme and give it an alternative ending, or story line and these can end up as very funny poems. If you would like some ideas of how to get started writing alternative nursery rhymes, use the TEACHERS’ PAGE, DIFFERENT POETRY FORMS, ALTERNATIVE NURSERY RHYMES to help you. I have also provided examples of many TRADITIONAL NURSERY RHYMES for you to use as a basis. Alternatively, if you prefer to see some examples of my own alternative nursery rhymes, they are all listed below.
This alternative story of Mary and her little lamb includes the original simile and a new metaphor. Other than that, is just a silly poem using the same rhyme and rhythm pattern, but telling an entirely different story with not quite the same pleasantries as the original nursery rhyme! [click to continue…]
This sweet, personalised lullaby uses the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and is something I used to sing to my son, Bradley, as a baby. It shows how easy it is to adapt a nursery rhyme and still keep the same rhyme and rhythm pattern. [click to continue…]
This silly alternative nursery rhyme uses word play and hyperbole for a humorous effect, although it’s somewhat naughty and takes advantage of the opportunity to rhyme with hearts! You have been warned! [click to continue…]
This silly alternative nursery rhyme is a very basic adaptation of the original showing how a very simple alteration can make a big difference to the overall poem, whether it be to the emotion of a poem, the humour, the story, or the outcome. Making tiny adaptations like this help the beginner poet to get a feel for rhyme and rhythm. [click to continue…]