2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

Whiz

“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

2026 Poetry Challenge

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.

2026 Poetry Challenge

Lava

“Lava,” written Saturday, May 16, poem 136 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Lava," a sunset over the city, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026

2026 Poetry Challenge

Receipts

“Receipts,” an homage to Lily Allen, written Friday, May 15, poem 135 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

2026 Poetry Challenge

Macaw

“Macaw,” a short poem on a diorama, written Thursday, May 14, poem 134 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "All Eyes on the Scarlet Macaw" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

2026 Poetry Challenge

Safe

“Safe,” written Wednesday, May 13, poem 133 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, Safe-T-Cup-Holder in the Loo," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.