“Charmed,” scenes from a St.Patrick's day in the burbs. Written March 17, poem 076 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Rainbow over Maui," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Oz
“Oz,” a musing on another unhinged day in Maryland, written March 16, poem 075 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Ides
“Ides,” a dark humor accounting of my run-in with a Dr.-prescribed low dose sleeping medicine on the most dangerous day of the year. Written March 15, poem 074 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Poppin' Pills, OK M&Ms," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c)…
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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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Photo
“Photo,” a rant-poem on the inexplicably awful photographic conditions of government-approved portraiture, written March 2, poem 061 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photograph: Manufactured Disaster: A Passport Photo, 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
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Protein
“Protein,” written February 25, about the impossibility of keeping up with recommended protein consumption for women in the 40+ category. Poem 056 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Arugula Salad with Insufficient Protein," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Skip
“Skip,” a reflection on aging, humility, humor and the over-ambitions of a 40-something trying to return to an exercise routine. Written February 23, poem 054 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Elevated Leg Deflated Ego," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Room
“Room,” a poem on mutual understanding on the vagaries of parenting and boundaries. Written February 12, poem 043 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "No Grone Ups All Oud!" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Funny
"Funny," an acknowledgement of a heavy voice as shaped and weighed down by These Times. Written February 7, poem 038 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.