“Peri-Peri,” a rambling on perimenopausal heat waves on an unseasonably cold May day. Written May 01, poem 121 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Make Yourself At Home," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Can You?
“Can You?,” a universal recognition of a mom who is just looking for one minute of peace on a family trip. Written April 29, poem 119 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Can You Gimme a Minute?" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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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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Late
“Late,” a reversal of habitual roles, and a musing on parenting. Written March 31, poem 090 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "You are late," a scathing analysis from a teen in the car. 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.
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Good Night, Mess
“Good Night, Mess,” written March 18, an observation of predictable chaos. Poem 077 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "School Day Paraphernalia," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Lab
“Lab” a brief glimpse of Friday afternoon chatter post-dissection, and a core memory triggered by the conversation. written March 6, poem 065 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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String Theory
“String theory,” a rant about the inherent fickleness of children, written March 3, poem 062 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, “Unwanted Cheese,” by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Tea
“Tea,” an ode to sisterhood and validation, written March 1st, poem 060 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Tea for Two," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
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Sick
“Sick,” a determination of wellness or lack thereof, as contrasted with surrealist paintings from Salvador Dali. Written February 27, poem 058 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Sick Day Matzo Ball Soup for One" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026