2026 Poetry Challenge
“Scrappy,” an homage to stubborn persistance and amidst no support. Written April 19, poem 109 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Designated Survivor: an old yet tiny azalea busy,: by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Rings,” a musing on what happens in the span of a tree's life. Written April 18, poem 108 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake-Pleated Oak Tree Rings" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Numbers,” a rant against The Bad Men of the world who harm women, and pushback to The Good Men of the world who debate the wrong angles of these terrible metrics. Written April 17, poem 107 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo art, "62000000," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Mani,” written April 16, poem 106 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Spruce Tips, A Spring Mani," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Wings,” a tableau about what was on the table on a milestone day. Written April 15, poem 105 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Life-Changing Wings," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Socials,” an onion of a reflection on social media, the algo, and our concurrent entrapment and complicity. Written April 14, poem 104 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Strolling and Scrolling," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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, sti
2026 Poetry Challenge
“GFML,” a rant on the indignities and hunger of traveling while Gluten Free, written April 12, poem 102 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "GFML: A Meal Of Sadness," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Sirens,” written April 11, poem 101 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Little Mermaid," still of sculpture by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
"Splashdown," a poem in Six parts (one for each minute of silence). Written April 10, poem 100 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Ring: Orion capsule returning to Earth," image of NASA live-stream as captured in a still by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“99 Problems,” a haiku written April 09, poem #099 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nine(ty nine) Candles," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Classroom Walls,” an imagination of the children of our future, and what will shape them. Written April 08, poem 098 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Classroom Rules," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.