Shaken not Stirred


When two imperfect beings, like us

get thrown in the cocktail jar

its bound to set up a hurricane

coz we like it shaken not stirred


In the mix is some trepidation

some desire and some thirst

some need, hunger, anticipation

some madness, fear and lust


there will be some symphony created

and some discordant notes

some music and some cacophony

coz we like it shaken not stirred


we won’t get there looking pretty

in crisp tuxedos and pinstripe shirts

breathless, sweaty disheveled we’ll be

when we really hit pay-dirt


a lot gets unpacked in moments such 

our anxieties and past hurts

mix of love and loss is thrown in too

coz we like it shaken not stirred 


wildest primal instincts we see

taking turns with affection and love

oh dear, I can’t wait to see

how it comes out yet again, shaken - not stirred

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