2026 Poetry Challenge
Wings
“Wings,” a tableau about what was on the table on a milestone day. Written April 15, poem 105 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Life-Changing Wings," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Socials
“Socials,” an onion of a reflection on social media, the algo, and our concurrent entrapment and complicity. Written April 14, poem 104 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Strolling and Scrolling," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
High-Low (Revisited)
“High-Low (Revisited),” a testament to the head-spinning contradictions in our realities. Written April 13, poem 103 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "High-Low," the Integrity Orion capsule splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, Friday April 10, 2026. Live stream by NASA, sti
2026 Poetry Challenge
GFML
“GFML,” a rant on the indignities and hunger of traveling while Gluten Free, written April 12, poem 102 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "GFML: A Meal Of Sadness," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Sirens
“Sirens,” written April 11, poem 101 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Little Mermaid," still of sculpture by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Splashdown
"Splashdown," a poem in Six parts (one for each minute of silence). Written April 10, poem 100 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Ring: Orion capsule returning to Earth," image of NASA live-stream as captured in a still by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
99 Problems
“99 Problems,” a haiku written April 09, poem #099 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Nine(ty nine) Candles," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Classroom Walls
“Classroom Walls,” an imagination of the children of our future, and what will shape them. Written April 08, poem 098 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Classroom Rules," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
KPIs
“KPIs,” a reflection on what matters for long-term business success. Written April 07, poem 097 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Emotions Math," a calculation of facial expressions and feelings. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026. Drawings by Maddy B.
2026 Poetry Challenge
New Kid
“New Kid (on the Block),” a blending of core first day memories in honor of my first day of work in my next chapter. Written April 06, poem 096 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Smile! First Day Pancakes," 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
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