Aging – Diana Ludwick Writings

2026 Poetry Challenge - Culinary - Eating and Drinking - Ethnographical - Generational - Geriatric Millennial - Maryland - Material Culture - Nostalgia - Of Cooking - Of Place - Poems - Recipes for Life - Reminiscing

Wax

October 13, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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.

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2026 Poetry Challenge - Dry Humor - Generational - Humor - Long form musings - Poems

Estate

April 27, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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.

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2026 Poetry Challenge - Homage - Long form musings - Poems

Fork

March 19, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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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2026 Poetry Challenge - Dry Humor - Humor - Long form musings - Poems

Ides

March 15, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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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2026 Poetry Challenge - Humor - Poems - Rants

Photo

March 2, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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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2026 Poetry Challenge - Humor - Poems - Uncategorized

Protein

February 25, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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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2026 Poetry Challenge - Humor - Poems

Skip

February 23, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

“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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