IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU

(With sincere apologies to Alan Jay Lerner, librettist of 'Camelot')

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in starflight;
Knowing how in starflight you sing for me so;
Your hull sparkling in starlight,
Warp tubes red with flame;
As you streak through star clusters
All salute your proud name.

But, if I'd ever leave you
It couldn't be in sunlight;
Seeing you in sunlight I never could go.
I've seen how you sparkle
When sunlight kisses your rim;
My eyes drink of your beauty;
My heart fills to the brim.

And, should I leave you to walk on planets deep with snow;
I long to return to be embraced by your warm glow.

If ever I would leave you
It couldn't be in earthlight
Knowing how in earthbright
You shine for me so.

Oh, no not in earthlight;
Stars and galaxies may fall
But never could I leave you, at all.
No, never could I leave you
At all.

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