i love you
but don't touch me

don't touch me at night
when my body shivers
as cold breeze wafts
through our candle scented room

don't touch me
as rivulets of water
dribble down the side
of my flushed cheeks

don't touch me
if my barriers tremble
and tears begin to
gather around me

i love you
but don't touch me
for i'll think all love
is as gentle as yours