• Goosey goosey gander,
• Whither shall I wander?
• Upstairs and downstairs
• And in my lady’s chamber.
• There I met an old man
• Who wouldn’t say his prayers,
• So I took him by his left leg
• And threw him down the stairs.

Explanation

This poem tells a story from a long time ago when people had different rules about religion. It's about a person who goes exploring in a house. They go upstairs and downstairs and even into a lady's room.

In that room, they meet an old man who didn't want to say his prayers. Prayers are like special words that people say to connect with their beliefs or God. But back then, some people were not allowed to say their prayers openly.

Instead of being mean or unkind to the old man, the person in the poem chose to be kind. They held his hand gently and showed him love and care.

Moral for Kids

The poem teaches us about being kind and understanding to others, even when they do things differently from us. It shows that instead of being rude or hurting someone, we can choose to be gentle and caring. It's important to treat everyone with respect, no matter their beliefs or differences.