When we first moved in,
The landowner said that 
The old crabapple tree in 
The yard hasn&#39;t yielded 
Its fruit for many a year.

The executioner was going 
To end its life, but we 
Convinced the judge to 
Grant a stay of execution 
Regarding the beheading 
So we could make a valiant 
Effort at rehabilitating
The desolate old soul. 

All because of a last minute 
Reprieve, that unproductive 
Tree has been rejuvenated 
And regenerated; once 
Again bearing fruit for 
Many a year for us to eat 
And share with others.