When my eyes first alighted on this lovely old tree

I knew without question, it was meant to be

So I set out to make it my own

With bricks and shingles and plenty of care

I labored for years to make residence there

But the work was not mine alone

For the squirrels joined in, the the jaybirds did too

Then the badgers, working for a carpenter shrew

Till, one day, the job was all done

So we all filled the place, from branches to ground

Now ‘tis a fine space. And if you’re ever in town,

Come and visit our growing tree home