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Refurbished Nursery Rhymes: Hey diddle diddle

The rhyme "Hey diddle diddle"
For me poses a riddle:
What possible need
Has a cat for a fiddle?
A cow might jump over the moon,
So I'm told,
If a milkmaid's hands
Are unexpectedly cold.
Which could make a dog laugh,
Or anyone, for that matter,
Just as funny as cutlery
"Spooning" a platter.
This rhyme is so silly,
Raises so many questions,
But as for solutions,
Not one good suggestion.
So I'll add here my own sage advice
To the muddle
To prevent boys when peeing
From making a puddle:
When you need to go piddle,
Think "Hey diddle diddle",
Keep both your eyes open
And aim for the middle.

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Suzanne Delaney January 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM This is indeed a great expose on how silly some of the old Nursery rhymes were. SuZ Jim Slaughter January 28, 2024 at 10:52 AM Thanks, SuZ...even though I seem to recall that this one was one of my favorites when I was a tot.

Richard Lamoureux January 15, 2024 at 12:50 PM That’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Jim Slaughter January 16, 2024 at 9:57 AM And less noisy, too. Thanks, Richard.

Silent One January 13, 2024 at 6:26 AM Your poem not only dissects the nonsensical aspects of the traditional nursery rhyme but also adds a humorous and practical dimension, turning it into a delightful commentary on the quirks of life. The blend of wit and sage advice makes for an entertaining and memorable piece.. Jim Slaughter January 13, 2024 at 10:18 AM Thanks, S O. I was only aiming for humor...not didacticism. But I am glad if you enjoyed it.