Picking up the pieces

Of another day with you

This destruction that you reaped

Is rooted deep in me

All the strength I've mustered

Cannot cast it out

And I am more defeated

With each attempt

Than before I ever thought

It was possible

Now I'm thrown into

This daily war with you

Which never ends and only adds

To my confusion

As I beat my head against yours

Hoping one day it will finally break

And you will end the madness

But today I have a new resolve

Your bitter words don't reach me now

The conflict ends as I release

My grip on you and step away

To find that you are not my only option