2026 Poetry Challenge
“Unpack,” a braggadocious, smug-glorious observation of post-roadtrip unpacking alacrity, written Sunday, August 16, 2026 poem 228 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Let's Unpack This," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Soulular,” an ode to the life-renewing temperature and humidity conditions of a Maine August day, written Saturday, August 15, 2026 poem 227 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Portland Head Light Against Blue Sky," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Friteday,” an appreciation for Portland, Maine's unparalleled weather and hot frites, written Friday, August 14, 2026 poem 226 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Waiting on a Flute of Frites," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Sandbar,” a brief moment of being at the end of the Earth as tides rise on a sandbar at Cousins Island, ME, written Thursday, August 13, 2026 poem 225 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Ends of the Earth on Cousins Island, ME, USA," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Canadian Eclipse,” a split screen day trip across countries, written Wednesday, August 12, 2026 poem 224 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Campobello Sitting Room," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Switch,” written Tuesday, August 11, 2026 poem 223 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Lamp Switch," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Ten_Spaces,” a semi-serious evaluation of what to write in ten characters on a Boat and Tote when in Freeport, ME, written Monday, August 10, 2026 poem 222 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Semi-Serious, Fully Maine," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Land's End,” a note on dining on the rocky ledge of a Maine island, written Sunday, August 09, 2026 poem 221 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Steamed Lobsta," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Diner,” fragments of conversation intercepted over pancakes at a roadway diner, written Saturday, August 08, 2026 poem 220 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Three Blokes," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Northbound,” an unhinged travel log of driving North with family, written Friday, August 07, 2026 poem 219 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Get Low Low Low," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Radiate,” on making meaning and magic in the shoulder moments of a busy work day, written Thursday, August 06, 2026 poem 218 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Twin Flame," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
“Galaxy,” a pre-work day insterstellar journey for one, written Wednesday, August 05, 2026 poem 217 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Glistening Galaxy," By Diana Ludwick © 2026.