Christopher Benoit

Dolce Far Niente ~ A slow sun spills across the unmade bed,
leaving behind the rush of yesterday.
In the quiet stretch of Sunday morning,
reposant dans tes bras,
we practice il dolce far niente—
savoring the luxury of untouched hours.
No schedules to chase, no urgency to answer,
the heavy world held quiet at the door.
Let the cold coffee sit, let the emails fade;
today is built for the art of remaining still.
I sink deeper into the warmth of the linen,
ready to unspool completely,
forgetting every deadline that tried to claim us.
The simple pleasure of presence fills the room.
We breathe in unison as the shadows shift,
watching the soft light fade toward noon,
finding a rare and gentle magic
in the quiet, sweet discipline of rest. #rest #arms #relax #stillness #company