What is Ordinary Plots?

Ordinary Plots is a weekly newsletter that meditates on a single poem and reflects on how it is witnessing the world, the self, the soul, so much more.

Oft-discussed: grace, selfhood, wonder, bewilderment, mystery, hope, lack of hope, joy, lack of joy, sorrow, the present, the future, the past, trees, light, more light.

There is now a subscription feature that functions solely as a kind of “tip jar.” There are no special benefits to subscribing other than my appreciation. Free subscribers will still get every single newsletter in full. Click the little button below (I think!) to learn more.

Who am I?

My name is Devin Kelly. I’m a poet and writer and teacher. My novel, Pilgrims, is forthcoming in 2025.

You can find more of my work here.