2026 Poetry Challenge
Hue
“Hue,” on taking a little rage walk on a perfect October afternoon, written Saturday, October 24, 2026. Poem 297 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Shadow," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
Petty
2026 Poetry Challenge
Executive
“Executive,” a haughty analysis of being Costco Royalty, written Saturday, August 22, 2026 poem 234 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Executive Privileges," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Unpack
“Unpack,” a braggadocious, smug-glorious observation of post-roadtrip unpacking alacrity, written Sunday, August 16, 2026 poem 228 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Let's Unpack This," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Uphill Battles
“Uphill Battles,” a slightly whiny observation of the slow going progress of construction on a busy road, written Wednesday, July 22, 2026 poem 203 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Under Construction," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
W.A.P.
“W.A.P.,” written Tuesday, July 14, poem 195 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Slippery When Wet," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Flames
“Flames,” written Saturday, June 27, poem 178 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Flames," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Verdant Bloom
“Verdant Bloom” a written Tuesday, June 23, a current events whodunnit exploration, poem 174 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "As Found!" Screenshot from the interwebs, as amended with a star by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Bavarian Bull$h!+
“Bavarian Bull$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
Slalom
“Slalom,” a participant-observation of navigating the mean aisles of Costco on a Sunday. Written May 03, poem 123 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Chaos in the Checkout," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
A Small Triumph
"A Small Triumph," a deeply unserious lament about the glowing end result of a ludicrously long five-part recipe, written Easter Sunday April 05, poem 095 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Embedded poem (PIP - poem in poem): “Showstopper,” a Haiku. Photo, "Showstopper," by D
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Sound Bath
“Sound Bath,” a dry humor take on my search for a soothing spa experience while paying through the nose for an out of pocket preventative medical appointment. Written March 30, poem 089 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026. Photo: "Skeletal Panda
2026 Poetry Challenge
Jars
“Jars,” a humorous homily for my gathered emotional support jars, written March 21, poem 080 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.