Poems
ABV
“ABV,” an ode to the maniacal magic of Alton Brown, written Monday, October 26, 2026 poem 299 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Staged Anticipation," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
Homage
2026 Poetry Challenge
Emulsion
“Emulsion,” an homage to hypercapable women cycling between the chaos of global politics and socioeconomic pressures and the hope and pride the comes from the achievements we bring to this planet. written Tuesday, October 20, 2026 poem 293 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. P
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Gravy
“Gravy,” a Monday appreciation of Sunday gravy, written Monday, September 14, 2026 poem 257 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Trio of Tomatoes, Certified and otherwise," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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Her(oic)
“Her(oic),” a short observation of maternal guardian and art enthusiast with her daughter, against a large Barnett Newman red oil on canvas at the MoMA, NYC, written Tuesday, September 08, 2026 poem 251 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Woman and Girl observe 'Man,
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Roman
“Roman,” an homage and live countdown to the Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch off Cape Canaveral, written Sunday, August 30, 2026 poem 242 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nancy Grace Roman in Technicolor," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
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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.
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Dolly
“Dolly,” an ode to Dolly Parton, a founding mother of Americana and a sparkling ambassador for Kindness and Literacy movements, written Tuesday, August 25, 2026 poem 237 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dolly in Malmo," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Phenom
“Phenom,” an homage to Ledisi's multi-genre homage to Dinah Washington, at Strathmore Center for the Arts, written Friday, August , 2026 poem 233 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "For Ledisi, For Dinah: Phenoms Through History," 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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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
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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.