“Puree,” a labor of love for oneself - and others; a homemade applesauce for a post-surgical soft foods diet. Written Sunday, November 01, 2026 poem 305 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Autumn apples in Flame" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
"Marrow,” a musing on the nearness of death and life on a post-op Halloween day. Written Saturday, October 31, 2026, poem #304 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Memento Mori: Cover me in Diamonds for I Die Tomorrow," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
"Know," On what children say versus do when they say "I love you. Friday, October 30, 2026, poem 303 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Mommy Heart," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
"Final Degustation," an ode to the last solid meal before a much-delayed and avoided quadruple tertiary molar extraction surgery. Written Thursday, October 29, 2026, Poem #302 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "X," by Diana Ludwick © 2026."
"Tapesty,” on the alienation of being the sole person in a room to understand myself, written Wednesday, October 28, 2026, poem #301 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Masked Woman in Suit," (c) 2026 Diana Ludwick, at Couture: Art and Fashion, the Louvre.
“Up,” On the harrowing practice of waking up a teen in the morning, and the predictable chaos of escalation that unfolds. Written Tuesday, October 27, 2026 poem 300 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Bed Princess," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“ABV,” an ode to the maniacal magic of Alton Brown, written Monday, October 26, 2026 poem 299 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Staged Anticipation," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Trunk,” A behind-the-scenes glimpse at magic in the making, the labor that goes into seamless events, written Sunday, October 25, 2026 poem 298 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Pumpk's in the Trunk," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Hue,” on taking a little rage walk on a perfect October afternoon, written Saturday, October 24, 2026. Poem 297 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Shadow," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Bulk,” on what prepping a homemade dinner at scale on a weeknight entails. Written Friday, October 23, 2026 poem 296 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cheeeeeeeese!," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Fleece,” an exhaustive snapshot in the day of the pursuit of the Golden Leaf, a daily goal for Walktoberwritten Thursday, October 22, 2026 poem 295 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Search for the Golden Leaves," Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Reflect," a snapshot in time: wet concrete poured as foundation for a subterranean basement reflects the blue sky for a slim moment before dulling and fated for burial, written Wednesday, October 21, 2026 poem 294 of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Emulsion,” an homage to hypercapable women cycling between the chaos of global politics and socioeconomic pressures and the hope and pride the comes from the achievements we bring to this planet. written Tuesday, October 20, 2026 poem 293 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. P
2026 Poetry Challenge
"Verbal,”an agonizing discovery that a voice note dictated, poetry in motion, while driving did not result in a captured poem, written Monday, October 19, 2026 poem 292 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Full Brain, Empty Voice Note," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Shredded,” an experiential poem on reckoning with years of paper artifacts rendered acutely obsolete by the coming of a home renovation, written Sunday, October 18, 2026 poem 291 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Memories a Mile High" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Clink,” a demi-centurian celebration, of a life lived in italics. Written Saturday, October 17, 2026 poem 290 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Bucket of Bubbles," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
October
“Fringe,” a brief musing on the geode-like waves in Trametes versicolor, or turkey tail fungus, as found growing on a stump en route to the garbage bin. Written Friday, October 16, 2026 poem 289 of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Velvet Plateaus," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Glow,” a brief reminder that our skeletons will always come to light. Written Thursday, October 15, 2026 poem 288 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Earthly Glow, a Skeleton glistens in morning light, while an excavator awaits, behind" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Pocket,” an interpolation of Leonard Cohen's Anthem with my real-time horror of discovering a hole in the basement wall big enough for a fox or a human to enter, prompting memories of Wild Things and fears of invasion, written Wednesday, October 14, 2026 poem 287 in a series of 365 poems written by
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Velvet," the tantalizing wait for a perfect bite, and the tango of baker and dough to get there. Taffy dough, airborne flour, the thrill of slicing marshmallowy dough with sharp objects, Written Monday, October 12, 2026 poem 285 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "See
October
“Wellies,” on a labor of love and beef - birthday Beef Wellingtons prepared by an accomplished and doting husband. Written Sunday, October 11, 2026 poem 284 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Wellies: a plate of Birthday Love," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Scroll,” A slightly-hinged stream of consciousness while un-asleep in the wee hours of a dark Autumn morning, written Friday, October 09, 2026 poem 282 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Ratio,” an homage to the tiny joys of discovering a plethora of red M&Ms in a teeny brown fun sized candy package. Written Monday, October 05, 2026 poem 278 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Elite," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.