2026 Poetry Challenge
“Bavarian Bull$h!+,” a memory of the unhinged things I learned while in a shared baby due date group in the 2010s. Written Wednesday, June 17, poem 168 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Curtains,” a snapshot in time with a new teenager explaining a friend's penchant for fringe. Written Saturday, June 13, poem 164 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fringe and Rope," By Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Prime,” written June 2, poem 153 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Special Delivery," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Rings,” a musing on what happens in the span of a tree's life. Written April 18, poem 108 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake-Pleated Oak Tree Rings" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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,” 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
“Fork,” written March 19, a short moment of silence for the slipping of time. Poem 078 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Toddler Flatware and Time Travel," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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,” 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,” 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
“Mall,” a long-form free verse poem on the changing eras of the same shopping mall. Written March 7, poem 066 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Self Embrace at the Mall," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.