“Parade,” written May 26, a moment on magic in a manufactured citylet, poem 146 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Dogs on Parade," a photo taken by Liz Ducey and re-envisioned by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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Compartmentalize
“Compartmentalize” written Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, an homage to my KIA Korean War hero great uncle, and a descent into the labyrinth of kitchen design. Poem 145 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Dead" - an acknowledgement of the hollows in our…
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Name Yellow
“Name Yellow,” written Sunday, May 24, poem 144 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Name Yellow," a strange tropical fruit, Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Relative
“Relative,” a duo of absurdities. Written Saturday, May 23, poem 143 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Hallucinated Kitchen," drawn and photographed by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Escape
“Escape” a vacation at home, written Friday, May 22, poem 142 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Tropical Escape," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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List
“List” an observational poem about a teenish child's birthday wish list. Written Thursday, May 21, poem 141 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Wish List," a child's dreams for an upcoming birthday, Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Neighbor
“Neighbor,” a note on claiming parasocial connections, written Wednesday May 20, poem 140 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Neighbor!!!!!" a photo of CBS The Late Show with Steven Colbert, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Stainless
“Stainless,” a moment of dysphonia as exacerbated by young humans. Written Tuesday, May 19, poem 139 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Noisy Spoon," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge - Generational - Geriatric Millennial - Humor - Nostalgia - Poems - Pun-y / Tongue-in-Cheek - ReminiscingWhiz
“Whiz,” a brief humorous homage to the nostalgia of American mass made food and products of the 80s and 90s, written May 18, poem 138 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Classic," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
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Chicken
“Chicken,” a short scene capturing four generations in a skillet, written Sunday, May 17, poem 137 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Chicken and Waffles," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.