Row, Row, Row your Boat

Growing up, Mr. Rogers was a staple in our house. We not only watched him on TV but my mother also had some vinyl records (now I'm really  dating myself) of his songs. This one always made my mother laugh, so I remember it well.

When my children were growing up, we also listened to Mr. Roger's songs on audio tapes, especially when they were at Grandma's house. When my daughter was very young (3 probably) she had her own words, which make me smile:

Roly, Roly Bump
Gently down a tree
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary
​Laugh about a dream

So, what really is the meaning of this poem/song particularly because King Friday's version contains the very Zen statement "Existence is but an Illusion." I found this great possible meaning online at InspireMore.com​

Price Ea, a socail media personality known for his inspiring messages, took to facebook with an explanation for the life changing meaning behind the song.

He breaks the lyrics of the song down. The ‘boat’ in the tune represents your life You are the oarsman. You are the one doing the rowing. You aren’t simply rowing once and then letting the ‘stream’ of time drift you downriver… you are constantly ‘rowing’ or trying to be the best that you can be in this life. 

https://www.inspiremore.com/man-reveals-true-meaning-of-row-your-boat-childrens-song/