2026 Poetry Challenge
Joker
“Joker,” a face-off with a snarky teen, written April 03, poem 093 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Joker, an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Poems
2026 Poetry Challenge
Origin Story
“Origin Story,” an homage to the many lenses of our origins, writ small and writ epic, and what ties us together through time and space, written April 02, poem 092 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Statue, 'Diana of Versailles, Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt,' on displ
2026 Poetry Challenge
Day Trip
“Day Trip,” written April 01, poem 091 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Cathedral ceiling, Luray Caverns," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Late
“Late,” a reversal of habitual roles, and a musing on parenting. Written March 31, poem 090 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "You are late," a scathing analysis from a teen in the car. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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
High-Low
“High-Low,” written March 29, poem 088 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Our Better Angels," a photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026 of the painting, "Coronation of the Virgin, Saints and Angels," by Lorenzo Monaco, hanging in the Ufizzi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
2026 Poetry Challenge
1A
“1A,” an homage to the right to assemble, and the joy of spring and community, written March 28, poem 087 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Assembled Masses," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Champions
“Champions,” an ode to cake for breakfast, written March 27. Poem 086 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A Small Triumph: Coconut Four-Layer Cake," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Cake
“Cake,” an homage to creating in the chaos, and seeking community in a loneliness epidemic. Written March 26, poem 085 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Carrot Cake Batter," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Caviar
“Caviar,” in praise of celebrating women and milestones, written March 25, poem 084 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Caviar and Bubbles," a ladies' night out. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Paragon
“Paragon,” a poetic homage to fashion and fine art, written March 24, poem 083 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Gown: Christian Dior. Photo: "Glam Goddess at the Louvre," Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Renewal
“Renewal,” written March 23, poem 082 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Mehndi hand for Eid il-fitr," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.