2026 Poetry Challenge
Time's Up
“Time's Up,” a short accounting of creativity under pressure, written Tuesday, May 12, poem 132 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Pants on the Line," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
2026 Poetry Challenge
The Worst
“The Worst,” a participant-observation of living with food intolerances while being in public. Written Monday, May 11, poem 131 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Statue of shame," legs framed in a mini fridge at a local ice cream shoppe, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Apple
“Apple,” an accounting of the endless moments before motherhood officially begins, written Sunday, May 10, poem 130 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Baby and Mother's first photo," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Person
“Person,” a poem about one Saturday night, and an overheard Girl Dinner for two, as revealed in three parts. Written Saturday, May 09, poem 129 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Tableside Haikus" or, "When the art just comes to you," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Brûlée
“Brûlée,” written Friday May 08, poem 128 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Burnt Sugar and cream," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Blooms
“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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Reclaimed
“Reclaimed,” a short poem of discovery, written Wednesday May 06, poem 126 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Now You See Them," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Met
“Met,” a brief reflection on the art and pomp of the annual Met Gala. Written Tuesday May 05, poem 125 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Sequined confit byaldi," a portion of a Getty photo of actor Chase Infiniti and her 1.5M sequined gown, as magnified and cropped a
2026 Poetry Challenge
Force
“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 Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Slalom
“Slalom,” a participant-observation of navigating the mean aisles of Costco on a Sunday. Written May 03, poem 123 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Chaos in the Checkout," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Walls
“Walls,” a reflection on past lives, failed marriage, first homes, the perpetual dance and change of homeowners, written May 02, poem 122 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, " Toddler Looks Out Front Door," (c) 2026 Diana Ludwick.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Peri-Peri
“Peri-Peri,” a rambling on perimenopausal heat waves on an unseasonably cold May day. Written May 01, poem 121 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Make Yourself At Home," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.