Short StoriesNo. 7349 · The 2026 edition
Halloween (poem)
Delve into the eerie rhythms of a classic Halloween poem, where spooky verses capture the haunting spirit of All Hallows' Eve.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at en.wikipedia.org.
This poem evokes the mysterious and chilling atmosphere of Halloween night, with imagery of ghosts, ghouls, and the supernatural. It reflects on ancient traditions and the thrill of fear, making it a perfect read for the season.
About this
A Wikipedia article on "Halloween," the 1785 poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns, first published in 1786 in the Kilmarnock Edition. It notes the poem's twenty-eight stanzas and its mix of Scots and English, and covers the earlier 1780 Halloween poem by John Mayne that influenced Burns. Notes gloss the place names, and references plus external links point to full texts and sources.
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Halloween 1785
Burns' twenty-eight stanza Scots-English poem, first published 1786.
Where to watch: The full text of Halloween at Wikisource · Poems And Songs Of Robert Burns by Robert Burns
