The Magnolia Tree They felled the beautiful magnolia tree When they extended the home. Why couldn’t they leave the garden be? That tree was replaced by a garage, see? At least two camellias went as well, But worse, they felled the magnolia tree. Why not build “up”, why outwardly? (If they had to extend at all,) But why couldn’t they leave the garden be? Did the apple and the orange make their plea, And the hills hoist—all destroyed, When they felled the magnolia tree? My son—he’s five— he then was three, Recalls and is sad by what he sees;…