new drinks

the first sip
of a new alcohol
is not unlike
the first kiss
from a pretty girl
you have coveted
for a long time
shocks you at first
strong and bold
makes your eyes water
and knees weak
then the warmth comes
rolls down your throat
into your gut
spreading a thick wave
of pleasent heat through
your whole body
your mind wanders
and you recall other first
kisses
some disgusting and cheap
and others beautiful and
elegant
some sexy and dangerous
and some
just welcoming
all are important to
who you are now
I glance down
into this glass
and close my eyes
and my lips tingle with anticipation
of another kiss