And you….
Your words haunt me…
We’re so different and yet the same…
Human…connected by the intrusive,
Unwanted that’s beyond our control.
Your reflections reached into my heart
And it broke a little, bled a little, cried a little
Because I remember…
I remember…and
You are not alone
Were ordered in such a regimented way.
A forced aesthetic of her own liking and choosing.
It would be years into adulthood before I realized her apparent tidiness was an anxiety driven attempt to dominate the things that were beyond her control.
©Dani Heart
6-6-22
For Shirley
People flock to your kind and patient aura… like butterflies that flit around in the sun landing only in places where they feel safe and nourished.
People, animals…it’s just something about you.
You’ve long been that space for me.
From the moment I heard your voice there was comfort and recognition.
It took me a little time to process those feelings…
You were home! I was home!
Home will always be wherever I’m with you.
©Dani Heart
5-26-22
For Noelle
a Heart on the matter 