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Lava
“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
Spring
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Receipts
“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.
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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.
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Time's Up
“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.
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The Worst
“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.
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Princess
“Princess,” a moment of surprise on the Potomac. Written April 30, poem 120 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Princess Tree," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Sisterhood
“Sisterhood,” an homage to the powerful, wise, and witty women of my life who keep me centered and circumspect no matter how noisy life gets. Written April 24, poem 114 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Reflections," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Scrappy
“Scrappy,” an homage to stubborn persistance and amidst no support. Written April 19, poem 109 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Designated Survivor: an old yet tiny azalea busy,: by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Mani
“Mani,” written April 16, poem 106 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Spruce Tips, A Spring Mani," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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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.
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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
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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.