2026 Poetry Challenge
Teppanyaki
“Teppanyaki,” written March 22, poem 081 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Onion Tower of Flames," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Spring
“Spring,” an exclamation of relief and joy that winter has finally left the building. Written March 20, poem 079 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Spring blooms," photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Fork
“Fork,” written March 19, a short moment of silence for the slipping of time. Poem 078 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Toddler Flatware and Time Travel," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Good Night, Mess
“Good Night, Mess,” written March 18, an observation of predictable chaos. Poem 077 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "School Day Paraphernalia," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Charmed
“Charmed,” scenes from a St.Patrick's day in the burbs. Written March 17, poem 076 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Rainbow over Maui," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Oz
“Oz,” a musing on another unhinged day in Maryland, written March 16, poem 075 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Ides
“Ides,” a dark humor accounting of my run-in with a Dr.-prescribed low dose sleeping medicine on the most dangerous day of the year. Written March 15, poem 074 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Poppin' Pills, OK M&Ms," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Pi
“Pi(e),” a brief reflection on a mathematician's magic number, and a new favorite brunch entree. Written March 14, poem 073 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Pi Day Brunch: McGriddles and Mayhem" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Perfect
“Perfect,” a celebration of innovative playwrights and performers, written March 13, poem 072 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Little Miss Perfect step-and-repeat," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Freak
“Freak,” a note on winter's last snow, written March 12, poem 071 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Mid-day Winterland" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Chapter
“Chapter,” written March 11, inspired by an alma mater presidential address, poem 070 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Archive Red Lantern," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.