Epiphanies of love

sometimes
we have epiphanies of love
an understanding that
we do not have to
hate or fear each other

it does not last
and we sink
back into the sucking mire
that we are calling
home
because we never feel at home
with one another

sometimes
I see sunlight on your face
a smile
that I have never seen you
smile before
and I realise
I have never known you at all.