“Estate,” a wry observational musing about wading through the lives of the departed elite and a take on 'you can't take it with you.' Written April 27, poem 117 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fool's Gold" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Long form musings
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Sisterhood
“Sisterhood,” an homage to the powerful, wise, and witty women of my life who keep me centered and circumspect no matter how noisy life gets. Written April 24, poem 114 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Reflections," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Rings
“Rings,” a musing on what happens in the span of a tree's life. Written April 18, poem 108 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake-Pleated Oak Tree Rings" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Wings
“Wings,” a tableau about what was on the table on a milestone day. Written April 15, poem 105 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Life-Changing Wings," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Splashdown
"Splashdown," a poem in Six parts (one for each minute of silence). Written April 10, poem 100 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Ring: Orion capsule returning to Earth," image of NASA live-stream as captured in a still by Diana Ludwick (c)…
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Marooned
Poem, “Marooned,” written Saturday, April 04, 2026, a reflection on surrendering to life's circumstances and making peace with overly ambitious culinary plans. Poem 094 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Denuded raw pistachios: four hours of labor in a bowl." Photo: Diana Ludwick…
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Origin Story
“Origin Story,” an homage to the many lenses of our origins, writ small and writ epic, and what ties us together through time and space, written April 02, poem 092 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Statue, 'Diana of Versailles, Artemis, Goddess of…
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Day Trip
“Day Trip,” written April 01, poem 091 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Cathedral ceiling, Luray Caverns," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Sound Bath
“Sound Bath,” a dry humor take on my search for a soothing spa experience while paying through the nose for an out of pocket preventative medical appointment. Written March 30, poem 089 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.…
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Fork
“Fork,” written March 19, a short moment of silence for the slipping of time. Poem 078 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Toddler Flatware and Time Travel," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.