Solomon Grundy (nursery rhyme)

"Solomon Grundy" is a traditional nursery rhyme that summarizes a person's life from birth to death in a rhythmic, poetic form. It portrays Solomon Grundy as born on a Monday, grows through the week—married on Wednesday, sick on Friday—and ultimately dies on Sunday. The rhyme uses the days of the week to symbolize the stages of life, illustrating the inevitable nature of aging and mortality in a simple, memorable way. It’s often used for childhood entertainment, but also reflects on the fleeting, cyclical aspect of human life.