Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater Nursery Rhyme
Penelope Pumpkin, plump and round, Had a husband, never quite profound. He'd spend his days in fields of green, While Penelope, a queen of the scene, Baked pumpkin pies and tended bees, Her husband, Peter, brought her no ease. He'd wander off with nary a peep, Leaving Penelope counting sheep. One sunny morn, with a worried frown, Penelope searched the whole town. No sign of Peter, high or low, Just whispers of where he might go. "He's off with the crows, a feathered friend," One villager said, with a knowing grin. "He's chasing butterflies, light and free," Another chimed in, adding misery. Penelope sighed, her heart quite heavy, Then spotted a sight, not quite so levy. A giant pumpkin, plump and bright, Glowing golden in the afternoon light. Curiosity sparked, a twinkle in her eye, Penelope crept closer, with a cautious "Hi?" A voice boomed out, muffled and deep, "Penelope, my dear, at last you creep!" There, nestled inside the pumpkin's core, Sat Peter, munching on a pumpkin seed galore! "I found a world," he said with a grin, "Of pumpkin people, living within!" Penelope chuckled, shaking her head, "You silly goose, climb out of that bed!" Peter emerged, a pumpkiny mess, But Penelope loved him, nonetheless. From that day on, with a playful jab, Penelope teased, "My pumpkin-loving slab!" And Peter, reformed, stayed by her side, Enjoying pumpkin pie, with endless pride.
About Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater Nursery Rhyme Themes & Lessons
Being Responsible: When you have important things to do or people who need your help, it's important to be responsible. Peter learned that he should stay and help Penelope instead of wandering off.
Using Your Imagination: Using your imagination can make life fun and exciting. Peter's adventure inside the pumpkin shows that it's great to be creative and think of new and fun ideas.
Loving and Accepting Others: Even when someone does something silly or makes mistakes, it's important to love and accept them. Penelope loved Peter no matter what, teaching us to care for others just as they are.
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had a wife but couldn't keep her;
He put her in a pumpkin shell
And there he kept her very well.
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had another and didn't love her;
Peter learned to read and spell,
And then he loved her very well.