2026 Poetry Challenge
Know
"Know," On what children say versus do when they say "I love you. Friday, October 30, 2026, poem 303 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Mommy Heart," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
Humor
2026 Poetry Challenge
Verbal
"Verbal,”an agonizing discovery that a voice note dictated, poetry in motion, while driving did not result in a captured poem, written Monday, October 19, 2026 poem 292 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Full Brain, Empty Voice Note," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Shredded
“Shredded,” an experiential poem on reckoning with years of paper artifacts rendered acutely obsolete by the coming of a home renovation, written Sunday, October 18, 2026 poem 291 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Memories a Mile High" by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Pocket,” an interpolation of Leonard Cohen's Anthem with my real-time horror of discovering a hole in the basement wall big enough for a fox or a human to enter, prompting memories of Wild Things and fears of invasion, written Wednesday, October 14, 2026 poem 287 in a series of 365 poems written by
2026 Poetry Challenge
Velvet
“Velvet," the tantalizing wait for a perfect bite, and the tango of baker and dough to get there. Taffy dough, airborne flour, the thrill of slicing marshmallowy dough with sharp objects, Written Monday, October 12, 2026 poem 285 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "See
2026 Poetry Challenge
4 x 6
“4 x 6,” on the annoyance of living without pockets, and a rant on the limitations of a seemingly sexist Strict No Bag Policy at the local sports arena. Wrritten Friday, October 02, 2026 poem 275 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "No Purse, No Pockets: an exercise in
2026 Poetry Challenge
Crumbs
“Crumbs,” a melt-down captured, when a certain someone's homemade bagels were accidentally baked too hot, too long, and burnt to a crisp, written Sunday, September 20, 2026 poem 263 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Twisted fibers," a macro image of a Kazak hand-knot
2026 Poetry Challenge
Product
“Product,” on emergent curl task forces, written Wednesday, September 16, 2026 poem 259 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "We're Gonna Need More Product!," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Anatomical
“Anatomical,” on the surprise of opening the oven to a tray of She/Her/Hers rolls that came anaotomically complete with lady parts, written Sunday, September 13, 2026 poem 256 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Field of Ladies," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Yes! Day
“Yes! Day,” an ode to a whirlwind tour of consumerism through NYC, written Wednesday, September 09, 2026 poem 252 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Amalfi on Ice," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Schmear
“Schmear,” about a long walk for a bagel with a mom, a daughter, and free reign of the city, written Monday, September 07, 2026 poem 250 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Bagel, Lox and Schmear, To-Go," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.