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.
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Backwards
“Backwards,” an observation of baking-induced psychosis, written Wednesday, June 24, poem 175 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Baker's Math," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Verdant Bloom
“Verdant Bloom” a written Tuesday, June 23, a current events whodunnit exploration, poem 174 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "As Found!" Screenshot from the interwebs, as amended with a star by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Who's Gonna Know
“Who's Gonna Know?” written Sunday, June 21, poem 172 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "No One Will Know Theyre Gonna Know," an almost full tray of Rice Crispy Treats by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Thicc Bottoms
“Thicc Bottoms,” a slightly hinged ode to miso nori smoked sea salt demi baguettes, written Friday, June 19, poem 170 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Thicc Bottomed Girlies," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Starter
"Starter," a musing on the faith it takes to create life from air, written Thursday, June 18, poem 169 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "They have risen!" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Meteorological
“Meteorological” written June 01, poem 152 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Meteorological Summer" 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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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
Vote
“Vote,” a poem investigating the quandry of many similar candidates. Written Friday, May 29, poem 149 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.