Mascara Daze

Mascara Daze

 

Having recently introduced him

to navy mascara

The only exception she made to

cosmetics

Except for her lip gloss, on very rare

occasions, or when she went to town

 

She unconsciously bit down on her

bottom lip

And offered the very prettiest of

considered frowns

There she said, as an afterthought

And with one final upward sweep

 

Job done ..

Then leant across and kissed him

on the nose and cheek

There, that will have to do for now

She smiled, another masterpiece

Unsigned but framed and now complete

 

 

Author's Note

it was quite a while back folks... and it was my colour after all...

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This poem has a definite 70's feel about it. I imagined the hippie clothing of both parties, maybe festival going or preparing for a party. I bet the mascara looked very fetching and was very tenderly applied. I had imagery of Marc Bolan filtering through. Maybe you were a fan? A nice piece of snapshot nostalgia Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

I think I looked quite fetching...
I am still a fan Chris although much preferred MB's early stuff before he became a pop star.. a very good musician.. I think I might just post a pic later .. another one from the album .. thank you :)

[Chris Shaw]

I am sure you did look very fetching. Post the pic for fun :))

[moog-drika]

I have a thing for navy mascara despite the fact that I barely pulled it off. But I really love the way you described her little little things. Result of deep observation, I think. haha
The piece actually feels complete.

[Neville]

me too .. I quickly learnt the importance of paying attention very soon after she suggested she did my bikini line, thank you muchly my friend :)
Neville ...

[moog-drika]

My pleasure! :D

[Lorry]

Yes, what Chris said 😀
This feels like if I had written it, it would have ended with the line "coo-cookie choo", as you rode a white swan down carnaby street "I don't know how that would work though... Maybe flew a white swan), with the definite hint of patchouli in the air 😀

[Neville]

Cheers but dont mention flew mate.. that's too much like temptin bowlin... I mean fete.. both been nown as dangeroos bark in the day.. Dont ya just luv patchouli .. just wouldn't wanna be kicken in em write :) 😀

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"Blue navy Blue, I'm as Blue as I can be"----came to mind.

The forensic evidence, the kiss...left blue, when the goodbye comes, but she has left her mark.
And the speaker wears it proudly.
j.

[Neville]

thank you for stopping by jacob sir.. much appreciated.

N.

[Neville]

It took me a while but got there in the end...
Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
read moreIt took me a while but got there in the end...
Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
'Cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy"
And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee :)

[olla]

one never forgets the unique tinge of navy mascara.. I don't have quite the coloring to carry it off.. I am a cool winter wheat.. I need more of a mauvey tint.. always a bit envious of those who can..

[Neville]

wow.. let me know when its harvest time .. we can maybe have a festival and just for the record, I do so love mauvey tints... thanks for being here first...

Neville :)

[olla]

I am sorry.. I answered too many posts and got confused.. is that my age showing.. or the unintended consequence of the virtual world where we don't see the faces in the crowd to remind us... seems I'll need a dance card for that festival..

[Neville]

it happens .. take my word for it :)

[olla]

you are very gracious.. I will try to be more careful.. until the next time I'm caught up in a festive mood..

[Neville]

just remember.. a snog is for life.. not just for Christmas .. just give us a shout :)

[olla]

uh huh.. I'll keep that in mind.. and here I always thought a kiss was just a kiss.. I guess those must be the Christmas ones..

[Neville]

.... I shall keep my ears open for ya :)

[olla]

chuckling here.. thank you so much.. are four ears better than two..maybe I should keep mine open as well..

[Neville]

me too.. no prob.. probably twice as good.. yes do.. x

[olla]

dang.. I just wanted to wink but I can't wink in ten characters.. ;)

[Neville]

a nod is as good as a wink.. to a blind horse...
:)