Little Boy Blue,
Come blow your horn.
The sheep’s in the meadow,
The cow’s in the corn.
Where is the boy
Who looks after the sheep?
He’s under the haystack,
Fast asleep.
Will you wake him?
No, not I,
For if I do,
He’s sure to cry.
Little Boy Blue (Nursery Rhyme)
Summary
This nursery rhyme is about a young shepherd, referred to as Little Boy Blue, who is supposed to be tending to livestock. However, he is found sleeping under a haystack instead of looking after the sheep and cows. The sheep is in the meadow, and the cows have wandered into the corn, illustrating a lack of supervision. The rhyme ends with an expression of reluctance to wake the boy, as doing so would cause him to cry. The story serves as a simple narrative highlighting responsibility and the consequences of neglecting duties, often used as a playful cautionary tale for children about the importance of being attentive to one's tasks.Read Online
