Unforgettable

Composure nearly eludes my grasp

as I enter the ballroom…

There are no words…

and speaking them would only lend credibility

to their authenticity if there were.

No… best we ignore what we cannot change anyway…

Gingerly I assume the proper stance, but your firm

hand on the curve of my back is more than I can bear…

and I begin to crumble.

With an unapologetic, admonishing expression

you lock my gaze and my grip.

Suddenly present in the moment,

my eyes meet yours with a fevered determination.

Flawless and fluid we execute our passion

to powerful instrumentals.

Whatever this is or isn’t,

if it has to be the last time,

what it will be is unforgettable.

Copyright 6/14/2011

Dani Heart

Aura of Gold

Strands of wheat fly

In the five o’clock breeze

Flecks of amber and emerald

Delight in nature’s orchestration

Even the sinking sun lingers

to bear witness…

Arm in arm we press forward

Faces flushed, hearts racing

Inside your pocket

Our fingers interlace

And your October smile

Gives autumn’s brilliance

A whole new light

It is here I revel

My path perfectly illuminated

Forever basking in your

Aura of gold

(For Noelle)

Copyright 8/16/2008

Dani Heart

A Lack of Respect

Oh Southern crush name sake of my long ago distant past…

How many times must I kill you before you finally rest in peace?

Would that enlightenment comes to those who seek to resurrect you.

Forgive them for they know not what they do.

Or do they?

Sometimes people are intentionally cruel and willfully ignorant

and I have no use for either.

©Dani

10-19-2021

For our trans brothers and sisters and anyone who has experienced this brand of disrespect in regards to a legal name change.