2026 Poetry Challenge
Home
“Home,” on memories of place and taste, written Saturday, August 29, 2026 poem 241 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dos Dulces," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
Culinary
2026 Poetry Challenge
E.T.
“E.T.,” a short experience of eating a homemade E.T. spice bagel, written Thursday, August 27, 2026 poem 239 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Everything Spice and Bagels are Nice," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Swirls
“Swirls,” a snapshot of a girlhood accelerating, written Monday, August 24, 2026 poem 236 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Executive
“Executive,” a haughty analysis of being Costco Royalty, written Saturday, August 22, 2026 poem 234 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Executive Privileges," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Longing
“Longing,” a day dream harkening back to the summer pleasures of a local Maine lobster roll interrupted by the realities of the office day, written Monday, August 17, 2026 poem 229 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Lobster Roll Still Life," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Friteday
“Friteday,” an appreciation for Portland, Maine's unparalleled weather and hot frites, written Friday, August 14, 2026 poem 226 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Waiting on a Flute of Frites," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Land's End
“Land's End,” a note on dining on the rocky ledge of a Maine island, written Sunday, August 09, 2026 poem 221 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Steamed Lobsta," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Diner
“Diner,” fragments of conversation intercepted over pancakes at a roadway diner, written Saturday, August 08, 2026 poem 220 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Three Blokes," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Comfort
“Comfort,” an ode to the simplicity and feeling of calm that a homemade biscuit can bring, and how quickly peace can be erased by the Calll of the Washer. Written Saturday, August 01, 2026 poem 201 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Comfort on a Plate," by Diana Ludwi
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Homegrown
“Homegrown,” an homage to Maui Gold pineapple and to the beloved gifter who knew enough to send sunshine in the mail, written Friday, July 31, 2026 poem 212 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fruitopia," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Pop Off
“Pop Off,” a Mother-Daughter Monday Mania, written Monday, July 27, 2026 poem 208 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Charcoal is Served," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Spice Up
“Spice Up,” a barely-hinged and self-aggrandizing ode to the power of spice, written Sunday, July 26, 2026 poem 207 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Spice Up Your Life!" by Diana Ludwick © 2026