2026 Poetry Challenge
Joker
“Joker,” a face-off with a snarky teen, written April 03, poem 093 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Joker, an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Humor
2026 Poetry Challenge
Day Trip
“Day Trip,” written April 01, poem 091 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Cathedral ceiling, Luray Caverns," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Late
“Late,” a reversal of habitual roles, and a musing on parenting. Written March 31, poem 090 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "You are late," a scathing analysis from a teen in the car. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Sound Bath
“Sound Bath,” a dry humor take on my search for a soothing spa experience while paying through the nose for an out of pocket preventative medical appointment. Written March 30, poem 089 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026. Photo: "Skeletal Panda
2026 Poetry Challenge
Champions
“Champions,” an ode to cake for breakfast, written March 27. Poem 086 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Small Triumph: Coconut Four-Layer Cake," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Jars
“Jars,” a humorous homily for my gathered emotional support jars, written March 21, poem 080 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Good Night, Mess
“Good Night, Mess,” written March 18, an observation of predictable chaos. Poem 077 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "School Day Paraphernalia," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Charmed
“Charmed,” scenes from a St.Patrick's day in the burbs. Written March 17, poem 076 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Rainbow over Maui," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Oz
“Oz,” a musing on another unhinged day in Maryland, written March 16, poem 075 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Ides
“Ides,” a dark humor accounting of my run-in with a Dr.-prescribed low dose sleeping medicine on the most dangerous day of the year. Written March 15, poem 074 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Poppin' Pills, OK M&Ms," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
In the Ay-er
“In the Ay-er,” in which the geriatric Millennial is awoken like a sleeper cell every time a Bayer commercial plays on the radio. Written March 10, poem 069 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Lab
“Lab” a brief glimpse of Friday afternoon chatter post-dissection, and a core memory triggered by the conversation. written March 6, poem 065 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.