2026 Poetry Challenge
“List” an observational poem about a teenish child's birthday wish list. Written Thursday, May 21, poem 141 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Wish List," a child's dreams for an upcoming birthday, Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Neighbor,” a note on claiming parasocial connections, written Wednesday May 20, poem 140 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Neighbor!!!!!" a photo of CBS The Late Show with Steven Colbert, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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,” 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,” 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
“Receipts,” an homage to Lily Allen, written Friday, May 15, poem 135 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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
“Safe,” written Wednesday, May 13, poem 133 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, Safe-T-Cup-Holder in the Loo," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“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,” 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,” 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.