Magnolia trees

Yesterday I noticed the magnolia trees were begining to bloom and it made me think of the gigantic magnolia tree I used to have in my yard when I was a kid. It was 20 feet tall if it was an inch, truely much larger than the kind you usually see. I would climb up it and be able to see all the way down the road. It wasn't my favorite tree for climbing though, I had a popcorn tree which forked about 4 feet up and another 4 feet it had a sturdy branch perfect for perching. I would sit up there, just able to see over the shed, and imagine myself flying. Or whatever it is children do.