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Our woods are very dark at night
I dare not in them play
Although I know most every tree
And every flower by day.

But Halloween I go quite near
And scatter candy sweets.
So when the elves and fairies come
They all will find a treat.

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Halloween Poem for Kids by Dorothy Shipman

Let’s Talk About the Poem – Ideas for Talking With Kids

Generosity

  1. The child in this poem leaves sweets for the fairies. Why do you think they do this? Why do people offer gifts to others?