My Baby Wasn't There

My baby wasn't there
When I went to test Her love
But She'll be there today
I pray do G-d above

I'll sneak a look or two
And if I see Her melt
I'll know that it was true
This feeling that I felt

My heart is like a thorn
Hers is like a Tree
My heart is dry and torn
Hers a Canopy

I've been up all night
And all I've got is this
I know that it's not right
But nothing really is

She's there at Her Machine
I'll tiptoe down the aisle
And if it's ment to be
She'll great me with a Smile

Then I'll be so happy
I'll live another day
I'll thank Her for Her Charity
And then I'll limp away

Leonard Cohen, Book of Longing