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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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
2026 Poetry Challenge
Caesar
“Caesar,” an homage to family and food on a summer's eve, written Tuesday, June 30, poem 181 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "Caesar Feast," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Losing it
“Losing It,” a participant observation poem on long car rides in the summer, written Monday, June 29, poem 180 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. P"The Road Is Well Traveled," Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Good Morning, Campsite
“Good Morning, Campsite,” an ode to Goodnight Moon, but through the lens of the last day of camping with a band of merry children in the rain, written Sunday, June 28, poem 179 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "A gathering of magical beings" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
2026 Poetry Challenge
Flames
“Flames,” written Saturday, June 27, poem 178 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Flames," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.