There was once an old magnolia tree on which I used to climb
Her branches thinned as up I went to feel the forest sigh
My arms wrapped tight about her trunk, we moved as if as one
The wind began its quiet song
We swayed beneath the sun.

Now all of that was long ago
The tree is far away
Yet still I go there often when I'm worn, or tired, or grey
Peace once again, good will to all creation, let us sing
For wonder lives within, without
And love made Every thing

So light a candle say a prayer and look to see the good
A silent night, a babe so bright
Yes celebrate we should
And though our days of climbing now might well be far behind
Still my good friend magnolia's ever taller in my mind.

And so it is this wonder, love and peace
The stuff of dreams
We wish for all the planet,
As we dream our holiday dreams
Go to your tree, what that might be
And leave all hate behind
Go forth in peace,
this moment keep,
relive it
and be kind