Maryland Red Clay

2026 Poetry Challenge

Reflect

“Reflect," a snapshot in time: wet concrete poured as foundation for a subterranean basement reflects the blue sky for a slim moment before dulling and fated for burial, written Wednesday, October 21, 2026 poem 294 of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

2026 Poetry Challenge

Foundation

“Foundation,” a humor-infused account of scope creep on a newly started home renovation atop Maryland Red Clay, written Saturday, September 12, 2026 poem 255 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Maryland Ultisol; A Most Solid Foundation," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.