2026 Poetry Challenge
Poverty
“Poverty” written April 28, poem 118 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Poverty Sucks," a poster by Jerry Mesmer, as captured by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Estate
“Estate,” a wry observational musing about wading through the lives of the departed elite and a take on 'you can't take it with you.' Written April 27, poem 117 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fool's Gold" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Pension
“Pension,” written April 26, poem 116 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Pension in the Pump," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Scale
“Scale,” an intersectional pondering of performance metrics, scaling solutions, and creating poetry, written by a poet masked in a corporate suit, April 23, poem 113 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Hershey Chocolate Enrober," Hershey, PA, USA. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2
2026 Poetry Challenge
Caged
“Caged,” a tongue-in-cheek homage to a 20th C. masterpiece. Written April 20, poem 110 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "I Know Why the Caged Candle Sings," by Liz Ducey (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Scrappy
“Scrappy,” an homage to stubborn persistance and amidst no support. Written April 19, poem 109 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Designated Survivor: an old yet tiny azalea busy,: by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Mani
“Mani,” written April 16, poem 106 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Spruce Tips, A Spring Mani," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
GFML
“GFML,” a rant on the indignities and hunger of traveling while Gluten Free, written April 12, poem 102 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "GFML: A Meal Of Sadness," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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99 Problems
“99 Problems,” a haiku written April 09, poem #099 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nine(ty nine) Candles," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
New Kid
“New Kid (on the Block),” a blending of core first day memories in honor of my first day of work in my next chapter. Written April 06, poem 096 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Smile! First Day Pancakes," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
A Small Triumph
"A Small Triumph," a deeply unserious lament about the glowing end result of a ludicrously long five-part recipe, written Easter Sunday April 05, poem 095 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Embedded poem (PIP - poem in poem): “Showstopper,” a Haiku. Photo, "Showstopper," by D
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Marooned
Poem, “Marooned,” written Saturday, April 04, 2026, a reflection on surrendering to life's circumstances and making peace with overly ambitious culinary plans. Poem 094 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Denuded raw pistachios: four hours of labor in a bowl." Photo: D