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  • A short stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with ample butter and maple syrup on a white plate. a stick of butter in gold foil is in the back left. A ramekin of maple syrup is at the back right.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Buttermilk

    January 11, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Buttermilk," a prayerful scientific experiment. Poem 011 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.

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  • A celebration cake - chocolate ganache with chocolate cake, on an octagonal white platter on a granite countertop. A stack of blue and white floral patterned plates sit behind the cake.
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    Eighty

    January 11, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “Eighty,” poem 010 in a series of 365 written in 2026 by Diana Ludwick. January 10, 2026.

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    Power Pose

    January 9, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Power Pose" - a recounting of high-speed knowledge transfer--and the timeless power of lipstick. Poem 009 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.

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  • An open sky at the tail-end of sunset - grey in top third, orange and salmon in the bottom two thirds. At the bottom left, the profile of a steeple top.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Proxy

    January 8, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Proxy," a poem that captures, in surrogate, a faint glimpse into current events. Poem 008 in a series of 365, penned by Diana Ludwick in 2026.

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  • Abstract horizontal streaks of ruby, burgundy, oxblood swirl across a glass panel. Macro action shot of a carwash cleaning curtain flowing across a car window.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Release

    January 7, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    “Release,” a rumination on letting go of control and yielding to the larger universe. Poem 007 in a series of 365 poems written in 2026 by Diana Ludwick.

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  • A smattering of brightly colored thank you cards in envelopes sealed with stickers.
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    With My Deepest Thanks

    January 6, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    Appreciation for the act of appreciating. A reflection on thank you cards. Poem 006 in a series of 365 poems written in 2026 by Diana Ludwick.

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  • An assortment of brightly colored, foil-wrapped chocolate truffles, bon bons, cubes and batons are strewn on a sparkling glass-beaded placemat. The bases of three green sequined Christmas trees are in the background.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Advent

    January 5, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    A reflection on the gifts of Christmas. Poem 005 in a series of 365 poem written in 2026 by Diana Ludwick.

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  • A mug of freshly brewed black coffee with crema bubbles floating at the surface.
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    Sunday Sanctuary

    January 4, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Sunday Sanctuary," Poem 004 in a series of daily poems written in 2026 by Diana Ludwick.

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  • A nearly full moon rises over the forested sky at dusk.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Baking Up a Plan

    January 3, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    "Baking Up a Plan," poem 003 in a series of daily poems written in 2026.

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  • A small white plate holds two halves of a freshly toasted buttermilk biscuit, slathered with Irish butter and French orange marmelade. A fresh mug of coffee sits at the right of the frame.
    2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Of Place: terroir and taste

    January 2, 2026 - By Diana Ludwick

    Poem 002 in my 2026 one poem a day challenge. This poem investigates the interplay of taste and origin.

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