I Hid My Hands Poem by charlotte marie peachey

i hid my hand behind my back
so no-one else could see
the blood and tears have stained my skin
the guilt burns holes through me

i dreamt that you came up to me
one of my dark, cold days
you put a finger on my lips
and softly to me say

'my dearest love, look in my eyes.
why do i see such pain?
the guilt i see inside of you
should not be contained'

a single tear slides down my cheek
no other sign shows through
i put my hands where all could see
i could not lie to you

you smile with understanding
and wash the stains away
it seemed so effortless to you
to wash such sins away

but alas, i awoke from my dream
the stains are still on me
so i hid my hands behind my back
not even you could see