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  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    January Seventy-First

    January 31, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "January Seventy-First," a typed-by-thumbs on iPhone poem for your scrolling pleasure. A musing on the endless days of the first month of the year and how a constant connection to the world can make it feel even longer. Poem 031 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick…

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  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Luxury

    January 30, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “Luxury,” an interactive winter prayer, poem 030 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Sunrise over forest canopy," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • A young sledder, facing away from camera, angles to slide down a snow-covered hill. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Village

    January 29, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “Village," an homage to community forged and fought for, found and foraged. Poem 029 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "The Sledder," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • Plane aisle, mid-air
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Six Seven

    January 28, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Six Seven" an accounting of numbers surrounding the midair collision of Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk on 29 Jan 2025. A conceit that numbers cannot capture it all. Poem 028 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: Author's passenger view of…

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  • American Flag at dusk, over a large grassy expanse. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    These Things

    January 27, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “These Things,” a round-up of time-frayed phrases and reactions, poem 027 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, American Flag with frayed edges at dusk, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • Sunset over a frozen lake
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Ice

    January 26, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “Ice,” a vignette on progress and purpose, poem 026 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • abstract streaks of red bubbles drag against a windshield.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Vigil(ance)

    January 25, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Vigil(ance)," poem 025 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • For your safety instruction sign, as Disney World.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Conditions

    January 24, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Conditions," a question of presence and absence, poem 024 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • photograph of a rusted manhole cover on a cobblestone street in Iceland.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Common Ground

    January 23, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Common Ground," a question on teaching versus living our values. Poem 023 in a series of 365 written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

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  • A transparent colorless mixing bowl holds scrambled eggs and a metal whisk. To the right is another glass bowl, this one filled with sliced Yukon gold potatoes. In the background, a chef's knife and vegetable peeler.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Easy

    January 22, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Easy" a weeknight odyssey on invisible labor and the age-old drama of meal prep. Poem 022 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.

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