Shaken Not Stirred

Small moments in time take me to large places in my mind, and I must write.

Shaken Not Stirred (still standing)

To be strong
A trait that envelopes me
Carrying me through life’s trials and tribulations
Choosing to strive rather than sink

To be bruised
Yet motivated to move on
I am the victor when challenges seem impossible
Amidst battles that mold me along the way

To be dynamic
A persona that requires no effort
As it branches out like battle scars
Through armor that has flaked and fallen away

To be awesome
A compliment that I never use for myself
But I must admit it reflects ME
Through the tears of burdens that have been overcome

To be flirty
In a subtle but definite way
An attribute that flows with ease
Until a gentle blush glows through my cocoa complexion and I shy away

To be romantic
Creating my own fairytale of love
With a willingness to give as good as I get
And a desire for more and more and . . .

To be passionate
Abandoning my heart completely
Fearing nothing and striving for everything
Allowing vulnerability to whoever comes my way

To be worthy
Of someone who is my equal on every level
Deserving more than has ever before been offered
Patiently anticipating he who is the one

To be shaken not stirred
Living and loving and laughing
Standing on one of life’s many fault lines
Shaken but not stirred

© 2011 M.Tonnette