shake

gimme a shimmy
a lighthearted shake
feel the blood pulsing
the body enliven
and wake

or trembling
jittered
to face that unknown
it's terrifying, energizing
(but more so to miss out)
so giddy with excitement
let me approach and partake
conquer
whatever has reached, unasked
and struck that chord within

but when everything's in place
nothing special
all my ducks in row
the dishes washed the cat fed the car running meals prepared and packed away
good mornings uttered and the time is right
I've checked in with myself for business, eager for the next
when I can finally look out
at all those things precious, or necessary
without the usual tinge of worry
but in sincerity and awe
admit it - "This is good"

please

I don't want to be shaken