2026 Poetry Challenge
Backwards
“Backwards,” an observation of baking-induced psychosis, written Wednesday, June 24, poem 175 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Baker's Math," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Math
2026 Poetry Challenge
Rings
“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
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
2026 Poetry Challenge
Pi
“Pi(e),” a brief reflection on a mathematician's magic number, and a new favorite brunch entree. Written March 14, poem 073 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Pi Day Brunch: McGriddles and Mayhem" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.