2026 Poetry Challenge
Melt
“Melt,” a duality of nature and humanity on a hot humid morning, written Monday, August 03, 2026 poem 215 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Bipedal," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
High Summer
2026 Poetry Challenge
Leg Warmers
R.I.P., Auntie Margie, you would have loved Louboutin. Your grand niece and I shopped Nordstrom today, a favorite haunt of your mother's, we all know. Specifically, Salon Shoes, because I can't stay away from a good stitch and a fine leather, I'm
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
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Prove it
“Prove It,” a text exchange between Mother and Teen during a summer work day, written Thursday, July 30, 2026 poem 211 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "I did it," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Inseams
“Inseams,” a generational review of cut-off jeans, written Wednesday, July 29, 2026 poem 210 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Shortie, a Study on Inseams" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Warnings
“Warnings,” written Tuesday, July 28, 2026 poem 209 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Deskside Dinner," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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
2026 Poetry Challenge
Spongeworthy
“Spongeworthy,” a zesty accounting of what it takes to get on the short list of eligible recipients for my hand-wrought sourdough gluten-free bagels, written Saturday, July 25, 2026 poem 206 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Afternoon Delight
“Afternoon Delight,” the small pleasures of summer berry pie on a July afternoon, pausing from the chaos of the news cycle for a wee bit, written Friday, July 24, 2026 poem 205 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Afternoon Delight" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Sidewalk
“Sidewalk,” on making peace with a new neighbor, written Thursday, July 23, 2026 poem 204 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo , "Where the Sidewalk Begins," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.