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.
Husband
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
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Spice Up
“Spice Up,” a barely-hinged and self-aggrandizing ode to the power of spice, written Sunday, July 26, 2026 poem 207 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Spice Up Your Life!" by Diana Ludwick © 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Cherry
“Cherry,” an observational poem on the takings-on of a fully homemade cherry pie from dough to wobbling cherry glaze, during the course of the last day of the World Cup 2026, written Monday, July 20, 2026. Poem number 201 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cherry Cher
2026 Poetry Challenge
Split Screens
“Split Screens” a snapshot of "me time" shared with others, written Tuesday, June 16, poem 167 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Dirty Duo on Treads," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Break
“Break,” a poem on the split screen between before and after becoming a mother, while weighing the consequences of a rift-shorn marriage. Written Friday, June 05, poem 156 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Break, Robins Egg in Spring" by Diana Ludwick, (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Neighbor
“Neighbor,” a note on claiming parasocial connections, written Wednesday May 20, poem 140 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Neighbor!!!!!" a photo of CBS The Late Show with Steven Colbert, 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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Met
“Met,” a brief reflection on the art and pomp of the annual Met Gala. Written Tuesday May 05, poem 125 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Sequined confit byaldi," a portion of a Getty photo of actor Chase Infiniti and her 1.5M sequined gown, as magnified and cropped a
2026 Poetry Challenge
Socials
“Socials,” an onion of a reflection on social media, the algo, and our concurrent entrapment and complicity. Written April 14, poem 104 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Strolling and Scrolling," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.