2026 Poetry Challenge
Toes
“Toes,” on chance encounters at the local market, written Wednesday, July 8, poem 189 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Grocery Store Aisle," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Milled
“Milled” an observation of force and mass on objects and living beings, written Tuesday, July 7, poem 188 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dark Side of the Dough," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Classic
“Classic,” an ode to the humble American cookie, written Monday, July 6, poem 187 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Love is a Cookie" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Pie
“Pie,” an homage to the blueberry, written Sunday, July 5, poem 186 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "As American as Blueberry Pie," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Rockets
“Rockets,” an homage to this wild place, written Saturday, July 4, poem 185 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "The Rockets Red Glare," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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Americana
“Americana,” a short appreciation for an imperfect place, written Friday, July 3, poem 184 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Americana," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
M.S.G.
“M.S.G.,” written Thursday, July 2, poem 183 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: Taylor Allison Swift, in golden frame, photo and photo composition by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Two Fifty
“Two Fifty,” an observation of lineage and change writ over more than two hundred fifty years of this place, with its fragile democracy and strong women. Written Wednesday, July 1, poem 182 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Good will Prevail," photo of art made from 9/12/20