My hands were suddenly numb

I had to lift them though

I had to lift them to cover my eyes

I didn't want you to see what had happened to me

I felt ashamed and scared at the same time

I had to hide my eyes from you

You could see everything in them

They are like mirrors of my soul

You saw the fear in my eyes before I covered them

You understood what was going

You took a step closer and you hugged me real tight

It was not the sweet scent of your body

Nor the warmth of your skin

It was the comfort and the protection you provided

That's why I could not let go of you.