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 Backyard Folly

A treehouse for my kids I built.

It started out on a small scale,

But soon became a patchwork quilt

Of additions in great detail.

Three bedroom, two bath it became,

A kitchen and living room, yes.

Comfort for my kids was my aim.

They surely deserved nothing less.

An elevator, down and up,

Plumbing and electricity,

A library and game room - yup!

No longer could be seen the tree.

My neighbors call it a disgrace,

And my kids won't go near the place.