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Dolce Far Niente

The only ounce of energy I'll be expending today
is having picked up a pen to scrawl these lines...
"I have declared this to be Dolce Far Niente Day."
Enjoying the sweet life, doing nothing by design.

I'll be spending time as I desire lazing in a chaise,
pretending I'm vacationing in the hills of Tuscany
whose orchards are heavy with grapes I must praise
for the mellow flavor of the fine wine offered me.

I will indulge myself enjoying their sweet bouquet,
malingering while listening to Chopin's Polonaise.
It's my intent to hold an annual Dole Far Niente Day
and have it last 'til stars ignite the night sky ablaze.

I will enjoy pampering myself with nothing more to do
but gaze on the clear blue waters of the Ligurian Sea.
Nothing will be hampering my idle nor twist it askew,
for I'll pay no heed to misgivings while in this reverie.

No more writing for I've taken good measure this day.
Pool waters are calling me, where I'll float peacefully
as twilight darkens. I'll take pleasure as I gently sway
in a hammock, content to stare at the moon dreamily.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 9/1/2023 6:43:00 AM

My good friend please allow me to join you in your great day of ease, reverie, pool waters, and magic. And hopefully you have cold brews awaiting invited guests. A gem and to me a very fine new fav.. God bless you.

Jay Narain

Date: 8/25/2023 9:56:00 AM

This poem is so soothing and relaxing. May be I should take weekend off.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/26/2023 4:04:00 AM

Thank you, Jay. Do it and enjoy the weekend.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/25/2023 6:34:00 AM

Lin, this is very well written--really descriptive of an appealing way to spend the day! Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 8/26/2023 4:03:00 AM

It sounds like heaven to me, too. Thanks, Janice.

Paul Bell

Date: 8/25/2023 2:23:00 AM

See while you're lying in your hammock dreaming. Could you pop down the supermarket, grab me a crate of beer? Save me getting out of my hammock.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/25/2023 4:12:00 AM

Ummm. How about I make sure no one takes your hammock and you make the beer run? Nice try, Paul. Lol

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 8/24/2023 11:56:00 PM

Such a sweet a lovely poem, lets all meet in Italy!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/25/2023 4:11:00 AM

I’m on a plane as I type this. But not headed to Italy. Thanks.

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/24/2023 6:08:00 PM

I've been to Italy, but not Tuscany, an idyllic picture of serenity you have written, dear poet

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2023 11:40:00 PM

Thank you very much, Frederic.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/24/2023 6:04:00 PM

Your writing is exceptionally well-crafted and outstanding. Lin, your depiction is absolutely enchanting; you have created a picturesque scene that is both serene and captivating.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2023 11:39:00 PM

Thanks so much for your detailed remarks, Lasaad. .

Jeff Connelly

Date: 8/24/2023 5:54:00 PM

I love all the rhymes in this one Lin; especially "lazing in a chaise". Truly expresses the translation of the title... A fine poem to end with before going north... Or is it northern Italy?... I long to return... Sigh... Bravissimo!!!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2023 11:38:00 PM

It’s considered central but looks more northerly to me. Grazie, Jeff.