“Pocket,” an interpolation of Leonard Cohen's Anthem with my real-time horror of discovering a hole in the basement wall big enough for a fox or a human to enter, prompting memories of Wild Things and fears of invasion, written Wednesday, October 14, 2026 poem 287 in a series of 365…
“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.…
“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.
“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.
“4 x 6,” on the annoyance of living without pockets, and a rant on the limitations of a seemingly sexist Strict No Bag Policy at the local sports arena. Wrritten Friday, October 02, 2026 poem 275 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "No…
“Veil,” skirking the edge of light and dark on a winding drive home, written Thursday, October 01, 2026 poem 274 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Yin and Yang: Mulch meets Asphalt," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Crumbs,” a melt-down captured, when a certain someone's homemade bagels were accidentally baked too hot, too long, and burnt to a crisp, written Sunday, September 20, 2026 poem 263 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Twisted fibers," a macro image of a Kazak…
“Severe,” a short and interrupted poem on falling prey to the latest fall plague, written Saturday, September 19, 2026 poem 262 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Severe," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“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.
“Glim,” a short musing of making magic in the mundane, findign whimsy in a poorly-slept night, and finding the light, always. Written Tuesday, September 15, 2026 poem 258 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Candlight and Cookie Crunch," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.