Half of a year experiment on Patreon conclusions

It's been half a year of my 2023 Year of Poetry which means I've written over 185 poems and posted them to Patreon. As you know, I was hopeful that the Patreon would bring my poems to the writing arts community and spark the conversation. I've since realized that this website is a better "home" for my poems and that Instagram is a better sharing platform to inform others when I've got my poems up. 

So we're back, baby!!! 

The remaining poems for 2023 will be posted here instead. 

I hope you enjoy! 

Day 188

Alive
by Amy Kay Czechowicz
I'm in a fight for my life
And the enemy has claws of expectation
They threaten deep rends in my joy of the present
My greaves protect with mindfulness and drawing sweet breath

I'm in a fight for my life
And the enemy has teeth of doubt
They threaten punctures on my dreams and courage
My helmet is strong with diligence and perseverance

I'm in a fight for my life
And the enemy has a stinging tail of apathy
They threaten stabs in my gratitude and abundance
My shield resists with attention and choice

I'm in a fight for my life
And I'm happy to be alive