Sheltering You

I don't want you to see my pain
But I don't want to be cold and distant
I have to get through this hurdle
I know I can't do it alone
But you have enough on your shoulders
Without me adding an extra burden;
That's the last thing I want to be
Another burden on you.

I will walk in the sunshine
When it feels right again
Right now, I need the peace of twilight
To make my soul feel sheltered
It's no reflection on you
I don't want you to know the pain
I'm just trying to spare you
Because I love you more than anything.

Step by step, hopefully forward
Things will get better
And this too shall pass
A smile will brighten my face once again
I have joy and happiness inside
It's just dampened right now
More than anything I just want you to know
That this is just a temporary dark spot.