Verse

Welcome to a curated collection of poetry that weaves history, emotion, and imagination into verse. From epic ballads to intimate reflections, each piece invites you to explore the depths of language and storytelling. Let these words inspire, provoke thought, and resonate with your own experiences

Richard M. Nixon

A verse celebrating Richard Nixon by poet Greg McNeilly,

Greg McNeilly

Jan 102 min read

Andrew Johnson

A verse by poet Greg McNeilly on the legacy of President Andrew Johnson.

Greg McNeilly

Dec 29, 20252 min read

Woodrow Wilson

Remembering the academic architect of the progressive state: Woodrow Wilson

Greg McNeilly

Dec 28, 20252 min read

Clara Barton Remembered

Some lives refuse to be reduced to biography. They insist on becoming a weather system. A pressure front that changes what comes after. Clara Barton is one of those. She entered the world on Christmas morning in 1821. Before the country had words for disaster response or humanitarian infrastructure, before “service” became a credential, she moved toward suffering the way others move toward shelter. War. Flood. Fire. Hunger. She walked into the places where systems fail

Greg McNeilly

Dec 25, 20253 min read

Thanksgiving | United in Gratitude

United in Gratitude a verse celebrating Thanksgiving by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Nov 27, 20251 min read

Hollywood | Unite, Heal & Disarm

A poem celebrating the legacy of Hollywood challenging it to be its best.

Greg McNeilly

Nov 14, 20253 min read

Oliver Howard | Each Mind Unshackled

A verse celebrating Oliver Howard by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Nov 8, 20253 min read

Teddy Roosevelt | Pursuit of the Strenuous

A poem celebrating Teddy Roosevelt by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Oct 27, 20252 min read

Thomas Edison | By Our Own Hands

A poem celebrating Thomas Edison by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Oct 18, 20251 min read

JIMMY CARTER

An accrostic verse celebrating Jimmy Carter by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Oct 1, 20251 min read

Daniel Boone | The Wild Untamed

A verse celebrating the legacy of Daniel Boone from poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Sep 26, 20252 min read

William Howard Taft

Remembering the legacy of William Howard Taft in verse.

Greg McNeilly

Sep 15, 20252 min read

H.L. Mencken | The Contrarian's Song

A verse celebrating the legacy of H.L. Mencken by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Sep 12, 20254 min read

September 11th | In Unity & Resolve

A poem memorializing Spt 11 by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Sep 11, 20252 min read

The Unbreakable Spirit of Charles Lindbergh: One Man, One Plane

A poem celebrating Charles Lindbergh "One Man, One Plane" written by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Aug 26, 20252 min read

Otto Lilienthal | In the Wake of Wings

They called him the “Glider King.” It sounded romantic, like something from a newspaper cartoon. But Otto Lilienthal wasn’t a king. He...

Greg McNeilly

Aug 10, 20253 min read

Herbert Hoover | Bearing Strain

An acrostic poem celebrating the life and legacy of Herbert Hoover

Greg McNeilly

Aug 10, 20252 min read

August 7, 1679: When the Great Lakes First Spoke Sail

Celebrating the Great Lakes with the poem The Five Sisters by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Aug 7, 20254 min read

NEIL ARMSTRONG | Unswerving Verve

This verse celebrates Neil Armstrong by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Aug 5, 20254 min read

Barack Obama

An acrostic poem celebrating the life and legacy of Barack Obama.

Greg McNeilly

Aug 4, 20252 min read

Henry Ford | Veins of Industry

A verse celebrating the legacy of Henry Ford by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Jul 30, 20253 min read

Sally Ride | A Generation Inspired

On the anniversary of her death, this verse by poet Greg McNeilly celebrates the life of Sally Ride.

Greg McNeilly

Jul 23, 20254 min read

The Gospel of Theft

Verse noting the immoral hypocrisy of proponents of more government largess by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Jul 17, 20252 min read

Gerald R. Ford

A verse celebrating Gerald R Ford by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Jul 14, 20252 min read

JOHN C FREMONT | Grit & Grace

A verse celebrating the life and legacy of John C. Fremont by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Jul 13, 20252 min read

Verse | John Adams

On this day in 1767, John Quincy Adams was born. At 80, he collapsed at his desk in the House of Representatives: mid-debate,...

Greg McNeilly

Jul 11, 20252 min read

July 4th | Almost a Miracle

A poem, "Almost a Miracle," celebrates the American War of Independence from British tyranny and was written by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Jul 4, 20253 min read

Celebrate the 4th!

This July 4th is America's 249th Independence Day or Birthday! It was an honor to join Michigan's Michael Patrick Shiels to discuss...

Greg McNeilly

Jul 3, 20251 min read

A Summer Odyssey

Celebrating baseball - A Summer. Odyssey - a verse by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Jun 19, 20254 min read

Wilbur Wright | Right to Flight

A poem by Greg McNeilly about the Wright Brothers.

Greg McNeilly

May 30, 20252 min read

John F. Kennedy | Hope in His Voice

Verse celebrating the legacy of John F. Kennedy by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

May 29, 20252 min read

KIT CARSON | A Wild Crucible

A verse celebrating Kit Carson penned by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

May 23, 20253 min read

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER | Risk the favored Trade

A verse exploring and celebrating the legacy of John D. Rockefeller penned by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

May 23, 20253 min read

CLARA BARTON | A Song of Service

A verse celebrating Clara Barton penned by Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

May 21, 20252 min read

Charles Lindbergh | One Man, One Plane

Charles Lindbergh embarked upon his famous transatlantic solo voyage on this date (May 20) in 1927. This verse celebrating him is from ...

Greg McNeilly

May 20, 20252 min read

MALCOLM X | Strife & Pain

Verse celebrating the legacy of Malcolm X.

Greg McNeilly

May 19, 20253 min read

JEANNETTE RANKIN | Shattered Ceilings

Verse penned by Greg McNeilly celebrating the legacy of Jeannette Rankin

Greg McNeilly

May 18, 20253 min read

Eliot Ness | Antinomy

Verse penned by Greg McNeilly exploring unjust laws enforced justly in Antinomy, reflecting on the legacy of Eliot Ness.

Greg McNeilly

May 16, 20252 min read

ROBERT MORRIS | The Revolution’s Purse

This verse celebrates the legacy or Robert Morris penned by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

May 8, 20252 min read

Harry S. Truman: A Steady Hand

A verse celebrating the legacy of Harry S. Truman penned by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

May 8, 20251 min read

HARPER LEE | A Powerful Diction

This verse celebrates the voice and legacy of Harper Lee penned by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 28, 20253 min read

James Monroe: Republic's Shield

A verse exploring the legacy of James Monroe by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Apr 28, 20251 min read

Grant: Ending Chains

A verse exploring the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 27, 20251 min read

James Buchanan: Chained in Discord

A verse exploring the legacy of James Buchanan by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Apr 23, 20251 min read

MARK TWAIN | Spirit of a Nation

This verse celebrates the voice and legacy of Mark Twain penned by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 21, 20252 min read

John Muir | Spaces We Hold Dear

A verse celebrating the life and legacy of John Muir by poet Greg McNeilly

Greg McNeilly

Apr 21, 20253 min read

Lochlin's Light

A father's tribute to his seven year old son, Lochlin.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 19, 20251 min read

J.P. MORGAN | A Market Symphony

This verse celebrates the life and legacy of J.P. Morgan by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 17, 20252 min read

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | We Shaped Our World

This verse celebrates the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by poet Greg McNeilly.

Greg McNeilly

Apr 17, 20252 min read

Wilbur Wright | Right to Flight

Wilber Wright was born on today (April 16) in 1867. While there are a host of aviation pioneers who launched the world into a new era of exp

Greg McNeilly

Apr 16, 20252 min read