betrayed and protected

my mind
betrayed and protected me
by not thinking

my eyes
betrayed and protected me
by not seeing

my skin
betrayed and protected me
by not feeling

my ears
betrayed and protected me
by not listening

my heart
betrayed and protected me
by not beating

my feet
betrayed and protected me
by not walking

my breath
betrayed and protected me
by not escaping

my tears
betrayed and protected me
by not falling

if only...

my mouth
betrayed and protected me
by not saying