By Ashlynn Old Mother Goose Old Mother Goose, when She wanted to wander, Would ride through the air On a very fine gander.
Theories abound, but so far no conclusive proof.
We shall briefly examine two women who have been brought forth as contenders. I think it should be obvious why not . Yet, she has been brought forth. Bertrada was the Emperor Charlemagne's mother . The ones I have seen of later years tend to omit some of the rhymes, or even change the wording slightly.