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  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Homage - Poems

    Women

    “Women,” an homage to the life force of our civilization, written on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026, poem 067 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, “Goddess at the Met,” by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Mall

    “Mall,” a long-form free verse poem on the changing eras of the same shopping mall. Written March 7, poem 066 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Self Embrace at the Mall," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    Grey

    “Grey,” a brooding on the dreary late winter, early spring weather and its impact on mood. Written March 4, poem 063 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "A Magical Overlook on Maui," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Humor - Poems - Rants

    Photo

    “Photo,” a rant-poem on the inexplicably awful photographic conditions of government-approved portraiture, written March 2, poem 061 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photograph: Manufactured Disaster: A Passport Photo, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Poems

    School

    “School,” an elegy for our girls and in recognition of the connection we have with children and women everywhere, written February 28, poem 059 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Crayon box, with Ear" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.

  • 2026 Poetry Challenge - Humor - Poems

    Sick

    “Sick,” a determination of wellness or lack thereof, as contrasted with surrealist paintings from Salvador Dali. Written February 27, poem 058 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Sick Day Matzo Ball Soup for One" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026