2026 Poetry Challenge
Oz
“Oz,” a musing on another unhinged day in Maryland, written March 16, poem 075 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
2026 Poetry Challenge
Ides
“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) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Pi
“Pi(e),” a brief reflection on a mathematician's magic number, and a new favorite brunch entree. Written March 14, poem 073 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Pi Day Brunch: McGriddles and Mayhem" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Perfect
“Perfect,” a celebration of innovative playwrights and performers, written March 13, poem 072 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Little Miss Perfect step-and-repeat," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Freak
“Freak,” a note on winter's last snow, written March 12, poem 071 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Mid-day Winterland" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Chapter
“Chapter,” written March 11, inspired by an alma mater presidential address, poem 070 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Archive Red Lantern," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
In the Ay-er
“In the Ay-er,” in which the geriatric Millennial is awoken like a sleeper cell every time a Bayer commercial plays on the radio. Written March 10, poem 069 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Garlic
“Garlic,” bio-functionally-informed dating advice from a College Professor of Nutrition. written March 9, poem 068 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Garlic and Flowers in Aix-en-Provence," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Women
“Women,” an homage to the life force of our civilization, written on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026, poem 067 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, “Goddess at the Met,” by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Mall
“Mall,” a long-form free verse poem on the changing eras of the same shopping mall. Written March 7, poem 066 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Self Embrace at the Mall," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Lab
“Lab” a brief glimpse of Friday afternoon chatter post-dissection, and a core memory triggered by the conversation. written March 6, poem 065 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Fog
“Fog,” a stream of consciousness of imagination and memory as triggered by the weighty weather, written March 5, poem 064 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Forest in Fog," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.