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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
Thanksgiving | United in Gratitude
United in Gratitude a verse celebrating Thanksgiving by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
6 days ago1 min read
Hollywood | Unite, Heal & Disarm
A poem celebrating the legacy of Hollywood challenging it to be its best.
Greg McNeilly
Nov 143 min read
Oliver Howard | Each Mind Unshackled
A verse celebrating Oliver Howard by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Nov 83 min read
Teddy Roosevelt | Pursuit of the Strenuous
A poem celebrating Teddy Roosevelt by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Oct 272 min read
Thomas Edison | By Our Own Hands
A poem celebrating Thomas Edison by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Oct 181 min read
JIMMY CARTER
An accrostic verse celebrating Jimmy Carter by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Oct 11 min read
Daniel Boone | The Wild Untamed
A verse celebrating the legacy of Daniel Boone from poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Sep 262 min read
William Howard Taft
Remembering the legacy of William Howard Taft in verse.
Greg McNeilly
Sep 152 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 124 min read
September 11th | In Unity & Resolve
A poem memorializing Spt 11 by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Sep 112 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 262 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 103 min read
Herbert Hoover | Bearing Strain
An acrostic poem celebrating the life and legacy of Herbert Hoover
Greg McNeilly
Aug 102 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 74 min read
NEIL ARMSTRONG | Unswerving Verve
This verse celebrates Neil Armstrong by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Aug 54 min read
Barack Obama
An acrostic poem celebrating the life and legacy of Barack Obama.
Greg McNeilly
Aug 42 min read
Henry Ford | Veins of Industry
A verse celebrating the legacy of Henry Ford by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Jul 303 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 234 min read
The Gospel of Theft
Verse noting the immoral hypocrisy of proponents of more government largess by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Jul 172 min read
Gerald R. Ford
A verse celebrating Gerald R Ford by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Jul 142 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 132 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 112 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 43 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 31 min read
A Summer Odyssey
Celebrating baseball - A Summer. Odyssey - a verse by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Jun 194 min read
Wilbur Wright | Right to Flight
A poem by Greg McNeilly about the Wright Brothers.
Greg McNeilly
May 302 min read
John F. Kennedy | Hope in His Voice
Verse celebrating the legacy of John F. Kennedy by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 292 min read
KIT CARSON | A Wild Crucible
A verse celebrating Kit Carson penned by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 233 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 233 min read
CLARA BARTON | A Song of Service
A verse celebrating Clara Barton penned by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 212 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 202 min read
MALCOLM X | Strife & Pain
Verse celebrating the legacy of Malcolm X.
Greg McNeilly
May 193 min read
JEANNETTE RANKIN | Shattered Ceilings
Verse penned by Greg McNeilly celebrating the legacy of Jeannette Rankin
Greg McNeilly
May 183 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 162 min read
ROBERT MORRIS | The Revolution’s Purse
This verse celebrates the legacy or Robert Morris penned by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
May 82 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 81 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 283 min read
James Monroe: Republic's Shield
A verse exploring the legacy of James Monroe by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Apr 281 min read
Grant: Ending Chains
A verse exploring the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 271 min read
James Buchanan: Chained in Discord
A verse exploring the legacy of James Buchanan by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Apr 231 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 212 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 213 min read
Lochlin's Light
A father's tribute to his seven year old son, Lochlin.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 191 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 172 min read
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | We Shaped Our World
This verse celebrates the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 172 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 162 min read
Thomas Jefferson | American Cicero
A verse celebrating Thomas Jefferson as an American Cicero penned by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 131 min read
CLARA BARTON | A Song of Service
This is a verse celebrating the legacy of service in the life of Clara Barton by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 122 min read
JIM BOWIE | A Symbol of Defiance
A verse celebrating the legacy of Jim Bowie by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 102 min read
HENRY FORD | Veins of Industry
A verse celebrating the legacy of Henry Ford by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 73 min read
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