Soft cotton against the skin,
a patchwork of faded patterns and memories.
Mismatched socks, one polka-dot, one striped,
wiggle against cool floorboards.
Who says royalty must match?The clock ticks, but its urgency falls flat.
Today, time bends to the will of comfort.Shuffling from room to room,
a lazy dance to the rhythm of rain.The cat joins my procession,
fur robe trailing behind.
We inspect our realm:
pillow mountains, blanket valleys.The mirror catches my eye -
bedhead and sleepy smiles.
I stick out my tongue,
a playful greeting to my reflection.Drawers open, close.
Cupboards creak.
The house joins my slow-motion ballet,
creaking and sighing in lazy harmony.Coffee brews, its aroma
a siren call to wakefulness.
But I resist, clinging to
the drowsy in-between.Toast pops up like a salute.
I knight it with butter,
dub it with jam.
A feast fit for comfort.In this fabric cocoon,
I am ageless and timeless.
A child on a rainy Saturday,
a retiree savouring slow mornings.The day stretches before me,
wide and unrushed.
And I, in my pyjama armour,
am ready for absolutely nothing at all.
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Poems for a Rainy Day
PoesíaThis enchanting collection of poems celebrates the quiet magic of rainy days, inviting readers to curl up with a warm cup of tea and explore the beauty of grey skies. From misty mornings to stormy nights, each poem is a soft blanket for the soul, e...