Why do we hide our faces when we cry?

When all we want is for someone to wipe away our tears, hold us in their arms and tell us everything will be okay, if not now, then in the end. As soon as I feel those tears welling up, I immediately put my hands to my face to hide them falling, even when I’m alone. Putting my sight in the dark, like a child hides behind their hands thinking if they can't see you; you can’t see them. Crying is the most natural thing to do, if i didn't cry, I’d shout, scream, hit stuff, say nasty things to the ones I love the most. Crying is like cleansing. I always feel a bit better after I've cried, like a little piece of hurt has been washed away with those tiny salty waves. Embrace your tears, let others see you’re hurting, because if you don’t then who is going to know you are, then when you need them the most, who will know? Cry, but always smile after. Always smile, because you never know who is falling in love with it every time you do.