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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
HARPER LEE | A Powerful Diction
This verse celebrates the voice and legacy of Harper Lee penned by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
5 days ago3 min read
James Monroe: Republic's Shield
A verse exploring the legacy of James Monroe by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
5 days ago1 min read
Grant: Ending Chains
A verse exploring the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
6 days ago1 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
Martin Luther King, Jr. | A Nation Just & Kind
This verse celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Apr 44 min read
Marshall Plan | Our Helping Hand
This verse explores the legacy of the Marshall Plan by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Apr 33 min read
In Each Drop
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this verse penned by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Mar 171 min read
SUSAN B. ANTHONY | Against a Roaring Tide
Susan B. Anthony died on this date (March 13th) in 1906. This verse celebrating him is from Red, White & Blue.
Greg McNeilly
Mar 132 min read
National Parks | Spaces of Awe
A poem by Greg McNeilly celebrating America's National Parks.
Greg McNeilly
Feb 282 min read
Martin Luther King | A Nation Just & Kind
A poem, "A Nation Just & Kind" celebrating Martin Luther King Jr by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Dec 29, 20242 min read
Populismus
A poem about modern democracy by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Jul 23, 20243 min read
Fathers
A poem celebrating fatherhood by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Jun 15, 20242 min read
Memorial Day | Remember the Brave
A poem celebrating Memorial Day by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 27, 20242 min read
Eyes Wide in Wonder
A poem celebrating the wonder of a child by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Rooted Deep
A heartfelt verse celebrating Barns in American culture by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Antinomy
A poem celebrating the courage of Elliot Ness yet questioning the virtue of enforcement of unjust laws, that is Antinomy, by poet McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Feb 15, 20242 min read
"The Revolution's Purse"
A verse celebrating the legacy of Robert Morris by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Jan 5, 20241 min read
POEM | Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving a poem by Edgar Albert Guest.
Greg McNeilly
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Apophis’ Fall
A verse exploring the struggle between virtue and evil as exemplified in the Israeli fight against terrorism by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Against terror & fear
A verse lamenting the October 7th attacks upon peace-loving Israel from terrorists in Judea and Samaria.
Greg McNeilly
Oct 14, 20232 min read
dianoia
A verse celebrating the Bronze Age Mindset by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Conor's Cacophony
A verse celebrating the poet Greg McNeilly's son, Conor.
Greg McNeilly
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Between Green & White
A verse celebrating Michigan's fall season by poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Against a Roaring Tide
A verse celebrating Susan B. Anthony by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Remember the Brave.
A verse celebrating America's Memorial Day - "Remember the Brave" - by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 28, 20233 min read
The Ballard of Cato the Younger
A poem celebrating Cato the Younger by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 8, 20191 min read
The Founding
A verse celebrating the Founding of Rome by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Apr 20, 20182 min read
The Ballad of Marcus Cicero
The Ballad of Marcus Cicero
Greg McNeilly
Dec 6, 20171 min read
An Ode to Hammurabi: Bringer of Justice and Law
An Ode to Hammurabi: Bringer of Justice and Law
Greg McNeilly
Jan 29, 20161 min read
Washington Crosses
A verse celebrating Washington's Crossing of the Delaware by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Dec 23, 20151 min read
Ballad of the Green Mountain Boys: An Ode to Ethan Allen & His Valiant Men
Ballad of the Green Mountain Boys: An Ode to Ethan Allen & His Valiant Men
Greg McNeilly
Jan 20, 20142 min read
In the Wake of Wings
A verse celebrating the legacy of Otto Lilienthal, "In the Wake of Wings" written by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Aug 9, 20122 min read
Be Kind, Rewind
A verse celebrating the bygone pre-streaming era of Blockbuster video stores written by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Mar 28, 20111 min read
Witnessing All
A verse celebrating street lights, "Witnessing All" is written by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Jun 7, 20102 min read
Bindings Tight
Celebrate book bindings with this verse "Bindings Tight" written by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
May 5, 20072 min read
Endless Light
Explore in verse the Endless Light of Amelia Earhart written by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Jul 1, 19992 min read
Festooning
A verse celebrating holiday "Festooning" by poet Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Dec 22, 19971 min read
Waking
A verse chronicling a waking from poet Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Feb 18, 19971 min read
Ode to N
A verse celebrating someone by Greg McNeilly
Greg McNeilly
Aug 18, 19962 min read
ThanXs
Explore in verse gratitude in this poem by Greg McNeilly.
Greg McNeilly
Nov 9, 19951 min read
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