“Velvet," the tantalizing wait for a perfect bite, and the tango of baker and dough to get there. Taffy dough, airborne flour, the thrill of slicing marshmallowy dough with sharp objects, Written Monday, October 12, 2026 poem 285 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.…
Generational
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Generational - Generational - Geriatric Millennial - Humor - Nostalgia - Of Cooking - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Ethnographical - Generational - Geriatric Millennial - Maryland - Material Culture - Nostalgia - Of Cooking - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Reminiscing
Wax
“Wax,” on adding another candle to the birthday cake and watching the passage of time take its toll on those around the table, written Tuesday, October 13, 2026 poem 286 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Four Candles," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Ten-Four
“Ten-Four,” a short nostalgic memory of a father's favorite Trucker code, written Sunday, October 04, 2026 poem 277 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.Photo: "Bumper to Bumper in the Clouds," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Dry Humor - Faux Lament - Generational - Generational - Humor - Of Place - Poems - Unserious
Product
“Product,” on emergent curl task forces, written Wednesday, September 16, 2026 poem 259 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "We're Gonna Need More Product!," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Corporate - Culinary - Dry Humor - Eating and Drinking - Generational - Homage - Humor - Lineage - Of Cooking - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Short-form Musings
Gravy
“Gravy,” a Monday appreciation of Sunday gravy, written Monday, September 14, 2026 poem 257 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Trio of Tomatoes, Certified and otherwise," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Ethnographical - Generational - Geriatric Millennial - Long form musings - Material Culture - Of Place - Poems
Twenty-Five
"Twenty-Five,” a long remembrance of the many Whens of that day, written Friday, September 11, 2026 poem 254 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "9/11 Void: Never Forget," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Harry
“Harry,” an observiation of Harry Styles fans en route to MSG for a live concert, written Thursday, September 10, 2026 poem 253 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Leopard spots and neck ties," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Roman
“Roman,” an homage and live countdown to the Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch off Cape Canaveral, written Sunday, August 30, 2026 poem 242 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nancy Grace Roman in Technicolor," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Food Tourism - Generational - Homage - Lineage - Nostalgia - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Travel
Home
“Home,” on memories of place and taste, written Saturday, August 29, 2026 poem 241 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dos Dulces," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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BTSN
“BTSN,” an homage to the emotions and motions of Back to School Night, written Wednesday, August 26, 2026 poem 238 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Lab With Personal Growth Media," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.