2026 Poetry Challenge
Stimuliiiiii
"Stimuliiiiii," written February 3rd, poem 034 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Slightly Maniacal Human on Cobblestones," Paris, France, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
Poems
2026 Poetry Challenge
Lost
"Lost," another snow day and morning plans temporarily gone astray. Poem 033, written February 2nd, in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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In Search Of
“In Search of,” an accounting of collecting knowledge in search of The Answer - and just maybe, a sweet little treat. Poem 032, written 1 February 2026, in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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January Seventy-First
"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 in 2026. Photo: Macro
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Luxury
“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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Village
“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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Six Seven
"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 the cockpit, on a United
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These Things
“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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Ice
“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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Vigil(ance)
"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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Conditions
"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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Common Ground
"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.