Ordinary Plots: Meditations on Poems + Verse

Ordinary Plots: Meditations on Poems + Verse

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Little essays on poems & poetry (& more), once a week.
Jun 14, 2020 • Devin Kelly
46
I.S. Jones' "After the Offering Ritual, Cain Carries Abel Home"
More thoughts on mercy.
Sep 21 • Devin Kelly
31
11
Charles Simic's "At Tender Mercy"
Thoughts on mercy.
Sep 14 • Devin Kelly
50
17
Caroline Bird's "Geography Lessons"
Thoughts on first days.
Sep 7 • Devin Kelly
51
12
Lena Khalaf Tuffaha's "To Be Self Evident"
Thoughts on our mutual dependence.
Aug 31 • Devin Kelly
33
11
Francis Ponge's "The Pleasures of the Door" (translated by C.K. Williams)
Thoughts on door-making.
Aug 24 • Devin Kelly
33
5
Michael Lavers' "The Happiest Day of Your Life"
Thoughts on us, all of us, being enough.
Aug 17 • Devin Kelly
47
15
Hiba Abu Nada's "Not Just Passing" (translated by Huda Fakhreddine)
Thoughts on the necessity of others.
Aug 10 • Devin Kelly
41
5
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