“Dolly,” an ode to Dolly Parton, a founding mother of Americana and a sparkling ambassador for Kindness and Literacy movements, written Tuesday, August 25, 2026 poem 237 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dolly in Malmo," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Phenom,” an homage to Ledisi's multi-genre homage to Dinah Washington, at Strathmore Center for the Arts, written Friday, August , 2026 poem 233 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "For Ledisi, For Dinah: Phenoms Through History," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Spongeworthy,” a zesty accounting of what it takes to get on the short list of eligible recipients for my hand-wrought sourdough gluten-free bagels, written Saturday, July 25, 2026 poem 206 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Rockets,” an homage to this wild place, written Saturday, July 4, poem 185 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "The Rockets Red Glare," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
“Flames,” written Saturday, June 27, poem 178 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Flames," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
“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…
“Blooms,” a pre-breakfast enjoyment of May's blossoms, written Thursday May 07, poem 127 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Flowers for Breakfast," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
“Force,” an homage to fashion and powers that be and a certain sequel that dropped in theatres this week, which I may have seen twice already. Written Monday May 04, poem 124 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "If the Shoe Fits," by…
“Caged,” a tongue-in-cheek homage to a 20th C. masterpiece. Written April 20, poem 110 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "I Know Why the Caged Candle Sings," by Liz Ducey (c) 2026.
“High-Low (Revisited),” a testament to the head-spinning contradictions in our realities. Written April 13, poem 103 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "High-Low," the Integrity Orion capsule splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, Friday April 10, 2026. Live stream by NASA, still by Diana…