Submitted by DS Maolalai
it’s not been a busy day.
now
none of them are
anymore. smoked
2 cigarettes
and ate
eggs for breakfast.
read a book
by the window
and stayed in bed
til 4pm
with her beside me,
sleepy,
loved,
legs
up
and bent
like rooftops
or low
mountains.
About the Poet
DS Maolalai recently returned to Ireland after four years away, now spending his days working maintenance dispatch for a bank and his nights looking out the window and wishing he had a view. His first collection, Love is Breaking Plates in the Garden, was published in 2016 by the Encircle Press. He has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
Painting: Rembrandt – Hendrickje Sleeping
Vita Brevis Press. 
I really like this–the tone seems to fit the rainy day here. Love that Rembrandt, too.
A very poignant piece for s rainy day. Wondering now about her, what her story might be. Wondering what they are going through. Beautifully done. ☺
Wonderful imagery. I do hope there’s a happy ending.
A Lazy day with a special one sounds promising.
This feels comfortable. Lovely imagery!
A beautiful poem to fill our hearts with serenity