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.
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Whiz
“Whiz,” a brief humorous homage to the nostalgia of American mass made food and products of the 80s and 90s, written May 18, poem 138 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Classic," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Chicken
“Chicken,” a short scene capturing four generations in a skillet, written Sunday, May 17, poem 137 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Chicken and Waffles," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Lava
“Lava,” written Saturday, May 16, poem 136 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Lava," a sunset over the city, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Macaw
“Macaw,” a short poem on a diorama, written Thursday, May 14, poem 134 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "All Eyes on the Scarlet Macaw" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Time's Up
“Time's Up,” a short accounting of creativity under pressure, written Tuesday, May 12, poem 132 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Pants on the Line," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
The Worst
“The Worst,” a participant-observation of living with food intolerances while being in public. Written Monday, May 11, poem 131 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Statue of shame," legs framed in a mini fridge at a local ice cream shoppe, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Apple
“Apple,” an accounting of the endless moments before motherhood officially begins, written Sunday, May 10, poem 130 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Baby and Mother's first photo," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Person
“Person,” a poem about one Saturday night, and an overheard Girl Dinner for two, as revealed in three parts. Written Saturday, May 09, poem 129 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Tableside Haikus" or, "When the art just comes to you," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Brûlée
“Brûlée,” written Friday May 08, poem 128 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Burnt Sugar and cream," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Blooms
“Blooms,” a pre-breakfast enjoyment of May's blossoms, written Thursday May 07, poem 127 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Flowers for Breakfast," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Reclaimed
“Reclaimed,” a short poem of discovery, written Wednesday May 06, poem 126 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Now You See Them," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.