Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

Part I

Behind the mask is a woman’s beautiful face

She wears the mask with grace

Behind the mask

Is an image of bask

Behind the mask are the hidden eyes

They do not behold the lies.

Her body and mind stands for a trailer of pride

Coming from tempest’s of secrets inside.

The carnival mask is a tool of play,

An instrument to obey

Like the play – ‘hide and seek’

She turned invisible for the trick.

The mask, the protective gear, and a set-up trap

Is a run-up prelude

To an attractive mood.

Behind the mask

Is me, so do not ask,

You can trust –

The temptations do not rust.

Beneath the cover-up mask,

Is the Dear Ms. Don’t Ask,

Her starlight of the green eyes

Sharper than ice

With power to confuse and seduce at once,

Do not try to ask twice!

 

Part II

My dear Ms. Don’t Ask,

Take-off the pompous mask.

The kindly eyes don’t lie,

Just try.

Sweetheart, trust –

You must!!

I can turn my darling in the butterfly!

I promise, we will fly

Very high,

In the sky!

Don’t be shy!

O’ my!

Dance, dance away into the night,

Everything will be all right!

Music is making my heart skip the bit.

Let’s drink for the wit

And friendship’s commit!

 2014 © Ida Tomshinsky

A New Year...

It's time to look forward,
a time to look back,
a chance to look deeply within,
to take stock of the strengths
that we've gathered so far
and let new adventures begin.

A time to remember
the good times we've shared
with those who've been close in our hearts...
and to wish you and yours
every wonderful thing
life can bring
as the flesh new year starts.

Best wishes,
Hugs and kisses,

Ms. I.

"Winter Stars" by Larry Levis

Sometimes, I go out into this yard at night,
And stare through the wet branches of an oak
In winter, & realize I am looking at the stars
Again. A thin haze of them, shinning
And persisting.

"Jingle Books" by Angela Spence

Dashing through Bookland
In an open shelf book-cart
O'er the carpet we go
Laughing all the way, (hysterically of course)

Books on shelves fall over
Making spirits cry
Oh what fun Week 1 is so
An LRC song tonight!

Oh, Jingle books, jingle books
Jingle all the books
Oh I'm missing so many titles
That I really have to look

Oh, Jingle books, jingle books
Jingle all the books,
If you wouldn't mind checking for me
So I don't become a schnook!

Eyes

The eyes are to see

To look and give a glimpse of a view –

Sun rise, sun set;

To notice, gaze and steer at a sight,

To observe and perceive

The trees and the leaves -

Because we can eyewitness

Today and tomorrow, and the days after it,

And spot the characters and scenes

Of the real-life documentary

Observed and preserved in the me-mo-ry.

 

I love my eyes:

I can open and close them.

I can blink and sparkle,

And I can wink and twinkle.

My eyes can shine –

They never lie

And sometimes, they even have light!

Beside, my eyes can stand long in any face -fight.

 

Sometimes, my eyes can cry:

A fear, a shed tear, and a trace of smile

From my eyes –

Called ‘smiling eyes.’

Did I mentioned the glasses,

Little eyes’ helpers?

I love the eyes’ shield

Sheltering the wrinkles

And guarding the age.

 

His eyes are dark brown

As old-tree bark

Brown as dark chocolate

Shiny as brown polished shoes –

You can get lost in the deepness of lines –

Opposed attractiveness

And magnetism of eyes –

His eyes are dark

As black coffee cup.

 

The dark brown eyes of his

Are all the above,

‘Fete de la vision’

For the dear eyes

And vision sharper as ice,

Stronger as eagle’s watch.
 

Cheers!  We cheering and clapping

For the outlook success!

 

Written in May of 2014 by Ida Tomshinsky

What's for Sale?

The History of Fashion Accessories series is growing. You will be able to find books on
popular fashion items to accessories fashion items in the following order:

"Socks: History and Present,"
"Gloves: History and Present,"
"The Diary of the Handkerchief,"
"About Being able to Look GOOD in a Burlap Sack,"
"The Chronicle of Hats in Enjoyable Quotes,"
"Aprons: A Tale of Tradition."

All these books written by the long-time Librarian and talented Florida Author, Ida Tomshinsky.
Order Today! Call 888-795-4274, ext. 7879.
You may order online at www.xlibris.com,
www.amazon.com, and www.bn.com.
You may visit your local bookstore in any city or country.
The books are available in tradition printed way as gift books with color illustrations, and also
in eBook variations.

If you have any comments or questions, please post them. Ms. Ida will answer all of them.

The Happy Morning Moments

For me, the happy morning moments start with a great cup of coffee. The aromatic smell of the deliciousness of exceptional beverage such as coffee brings a smile on my face, not to mention energy and satisfaction of the morning. How much energy? Enough to bring this moment of simple happiness, and harmony too between the mind and the body.

Of course, making coffee is not cooking, but it is wright for me to put on my apron and use my favorite coffee mug to make the transition from kitchen to the table.

My laptop is in front of me, and I can enjoy the happy morning moments.

P.S. And if you want to learn more about the history of kitchen attire, please purchase the new book entitled "Aprons: A Tale of Tradition" written by Florida Author, Ms. Ida Tomshinsky. The book is available in the local bookstores, at www.amazon.com, www.bn.com, www.xlibris.com or call 888-795-4274 ext. 7879 to order the book today.