2026 Poetry Challenge
Danger
“Danger,” an accounting of night terrors, written Thursday, June 25, poem 176 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Danger at the Eiffel Tower," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Short-form Musings
2026 Poetry Challenge
Roots
“Roots,” an admiration of all-weather kids celebrating togetherness on a rainy summer night. Written Monday, June 22, poem 173 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Roots" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Curtains
“Curtains,” a snapshot in time with a new teenager explaining a friend's penchant for fringe. Written Saturday, June 13, poem 164 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fringe and Rope," By Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Legacy
“Legacy,” a little alchemy between memories and shadows, energy is neither lost nor formed, only borrowed. Written Saturday, June 06, poem 157 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Windswept Shadows" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Brunch
“Brunch,” an observation of a coming of age where it's okay to keep childhood close. Written Sunday, May 31, poem 151 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Ladies Who Brunch," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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PII ROI
“PII ROI” an observation of the transactional practice of exchanging personal data for merchant deals, and wondering at the true price of a deal. Written Saturday, May 30, poem 150 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Free ice cream - Deal!" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Parade
“Parade,” written May 26, a moment on magic in a manufactured citylet, poem 146 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Dogs on Parade," a photo taken by Liz Ducey and re-envisioned by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Name Yellow
“Name Yellow,” written Sunday, May 24, poem 144 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Name Yellow," a strange tropical fruit, Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Macaw
“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
Person
“Person,” a poem about one Saturday night, and an overheard Girl Dinner for two, as revealed in three parts. Written Saturday, May 09, poem 129 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Tableside Haikus" or, "When the art just comes to you," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Blooms
“Blooms,” a pre-breakfast enjoyment of May's blossoms, written Thursday May 07, poem 127 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Flowers for Breakfast," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Can You?
“Can You?,” a universal recognition of a mom who is just looking for one minute of peace on a family trip. Written April 29, poem 119 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Can You Gimme a Minute?" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.