Lazy Day Poem– A Day Off For the Overwhelmed Soul
- Deborah Ann Martin
- Mar 7
- 3 min read
Some Days, You Just Need to Stop
Being a working mom of four meant my life was always busy. There were work deadlines, college homework, after-school sports, never-ending bills, and always something that needed doing. I would be typing a paper while sitting at the football field, or making dinner while helping with math homework.
But one rainy day, I sat down and didn’t get back up. I had a book in my hand, the TV on, snacks nearby… and I rested. That moment was so rare, so needed, it became this poem.
Lazy Day
Today is a lazy day.
The sun has gone away.
The rain has begun to fall.
I don't feel like doing anything at all.
Drinks and snacks are on a nearby table.
I want to snuggle on the couch with a book and cable.
The answering machine can handle my calls.
I won't work, play, socialize or anything at all.
For once, I'd like to do something my way.
I want to relax and have a lazy day.
From Everyday Moments
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection on My Lazy Day Poem
So often, we push ourselves to do more, especially as parents. We feel guilty when we stop. But truthfully? Rest is productive.
This poem is for every tired parent, every overworked soul, and every person who just wants one day to themselves. A lazy day isn’t wasted, it’s healing. Sometimes it’s not about being lazy, but about permitting yourself to breathe.
If today feels overwhelming, I hope you carve out your own lazy day, even just for an hour. A book, a blanket, some quiet time. You deserve it.
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Narrative Free Verse Poem
Structure and Form: 3 stanzas, 4/4/2 line format, simple rhyme (AABB, CCBB, DD)
Tone: Calm, comforting, relatable
Poetic Devices:
Imagery: couch, rain, snacks, blanket
Internal rhyme: “table/cable”, “day/away.”
Repetition: “I don’t feel like…” and “I want…” to reinforce fatigue and longing
Theme: Rest, burnout, self-care
Reading Level: 6th grade – clear and emotionally resonant
Explore More Everyday Moments
The Lazy Day Poem gave you something to think about. Sometimes, you just need to take that downtime. The world will always keep you in chaos. You deserve some downtime.
About the Life Moments Series
This poem is part of the Life Moments Series, a collection of poems that walk with you through the hardest parts of life and remind you that healing is always possible.
Whether you’re recovering from a breakup or just trying to make peace with your past, these poems meet you right where you are.
References
Everyday Moments, Deborah Ann Martin, 2026.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
About the Author:
Deborah Ann Martin is the founder of Surviving Life Lessons, a published author, poet, speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of management experience across multiple industries. An MBA graduate, U.S. veteran, single mother, and rare cancer survivor, Deborah brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her writing on resilience, leadership, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Her mission is to empower others with practical wisdom and real-life insight to navigate life’s challenges with strength and purpose.
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