2026 Poetry Challenge
Triangles
“Triangles,” written May 27, poem 147 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "strings and young things," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Humor
2026 Poetry Challenge
Parade
“Parade,” written May 26, a moment on magic in a manufactured citylet, poem 146 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Dogs on Parade," a photo taken by Liz Ducey and re-envisioned by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Name Yellow
“Name Yellow,” written Sunday, May 24, poem 144 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Name Yellow," a strange tropical fruit, Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Escape
“Escape” a vacation at home, written Friday, May 22, poem 142 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Tropical Escape," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Stainless
“Stainless,” a moment of dysphonia as exacerbated by young humans. Written Tuesday, May 19, poem 139 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Noisy Spoon," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Whiz
“Whiz,” a brief humorous homage to the nostalgia of American mass made food and products of the 80s and 90s, written May 18, poem 138 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Classic," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Receipts
“Receipts,” an homage to Lily Allen, written Friday, May 15, poem 135 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Person
“Person,” a poem about one Saturday night, and an overheard Girl Dinner for two, as revealed in three parts. Written Saturday, May 09, poem 129 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Tableside Haikus" or, "When the art just comes to you," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Reclaimed
“Reclaimed,” a short poem of discovery, written Wednesday May 06, poem 126 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Now You See Them," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Slalom
“Slalom,” a participant-observation of navigating the mean aisles of Costco on a Sunday. Written May 03, poem 123 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Chaos in the Checkout," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Peri-Peri
“Peri-Peri,” a rambling on perimenopausal heat waves on an unseasonably cold May day. Written May 01, poem 121 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Make Yourself At Home," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Can You?
“Can You?,” a universal recognition of a mom who is just looking for one minute of peace on a family trip. Written April 29, poem 119 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Can You Gimme a Minute?" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.