berated

between my reflex and my resolve to solve the problems that are tearing us apart
is a crevice that divides who we both see ourselves to be from the inside out
you see cracks unfortified in places i feel strong
seeing narrow chasms on backs of orgasms that don't belong

heaven and hell in moments of passion
sweeping away all that is bad
with the coming of bodies fighting waves of malcontent crashing against sullied souls

we hold each other taking away the pain of days apart
and try to remember the times when we would kiss and laugh without onslaught or doubt
just us in love.