Poetry for Life and Other Chronic Conditions: Short Poems from Long Covid

Life isn't for the faint-hearted – nor is living with chronic illness. Fatigue, resilience, loneliness, friendship, small joys, healing moments, new perspectives: here are forty-one short poems that offer bite-sized comfort and connection, for anyone in need of a tonic. A. K. Davidson's debut poetry collection includes helpful resources for Long Covid.

'Brave, thoughtful, funny at times and almost unbearably poignant at others...I think these poems will comfort many readers, and educate still more. I already have a growing list of people I can't wait to share this book with' ––Sarah Salway, poet & novelist

'Many of us have tried to communicate the complexity of the Long Covid experience...but not many have done it as well as A. K. Davidson. Brought me to tears immediately' ––Gez Medinger, author of The Long Covid Handbook

'Absolutely brilliant' ––Dr Tara George, Bedside Reading Podcast

'If you have Long Covid you will find a friend in this' ––Kate McLachlan, Covid Support Community

'Absolutely wonderful' ––Jemma Bella, on Instagram

'Expressive, thoughtful, emotional and emotive...I could relate immensely' ––Julie Taylor, Living with Long Covid Podcast

'Surprisingly funny, touching, and uplifting. I'm going to shout it from the rooftops: everyone should get a copy of this book' ––Sarah, Long Haul Yogi