You can rope and tie me
You can cuff and confine me
You can hang me out to dry

But that does not bind me

You can gag and blind me
You can shackle and twine me
You can leave me till I cry

But that does not bind me

You can fetter and chain me
You can tether and restrain me
You can make me want to die

But that does not bind me

There is a look
A meeting eye to eye
A view into my soul
A clamp upon my heart
There is a smile
A simple word
A gentle passing touch
A depth of trust
Transcending lust

These have me bound
Deeper than any physical tie