THE TREE  (c) 1994 Monica E. Gómez



Verse 1:  If I left my home, I would miss the tree
that outside my window grows there for me.
Its leaves are filled with heaven all day long.
Its branches catch the falling sun.

Verse 2:  If I left my home, I would miss the mountain
rising so silently from the land
with clouds around her shoulders like a shawl
her swirling skirts in foothills fall.

Refrain:
  Home, home...I won’t leave anymore.
Home, home...I’m looking out my door.

Verse 3:
  If I left my home, I would miss my bed
where my precious lover lays down his head.
He reaches for my body in the night
curling ‘round me with his light. 
Refrain