Faeries learn to dance before they learn to walk.

Faeries learn to sing before they learn to talk.

Faeries learn their counting from a cuckoos call.

They do not learn geography at all.

Faeries go a-riding with witches on their brooms.

Faeries steal away the rainbows to brighten up their rooms.

Faeries like a sky-dance better than a feast.

They have a birthday once a week at least.

Faeries think the rain as pretty as the sun.

Faeries think that trespass-boards are only made for fun.

Faeries think that peppermints the nicest thing they know.

I always take the packet when I go.

—“Fairy Lore” by Rose Fyleman.