2026 Poetry Challenge
Sidewalk
“Sidewalk,” on making peace with a new neighbor, written Thursday, July 23, 2026 poem 204 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo , "Where the Sidewalk Begins," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
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2026 Poetry Challenge
Rings
“Rings,” a musing on what happens in the span of a tree's life. Written April 18, poem 108 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Cupcake-Pleated Oak Tree Rings" by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Caviar
“Caviar,” in praise of celebrating women and milestones, written March 25, poem 084 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. "Caviar and Bubbles," a ladies' night out. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Streak
“Streak,” a nod to good intentions--and the hope of sustained follow-through. Written February 16, poem 047 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: Trainers on Tread, Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026
Essays
On Balancing Rage
“On Balancing Rage,” written February 12, 2026 by Diana Ludwick. Photo: "A Deskside Still Life," by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
Abundance
“Abundance,” an homage to brave humans, those women and mothers who make this place whole. Written February 6, poem 037 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
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.
2026 Poetry Challenge
A Sign-ier Sign
"A Sign-ier Sign," on receiving signals and acting on them, Poem 014 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.