Bob McNeil recalls reading A Child’s Garden of Verses at the age of six. As a result, a love of all things poetical bloomed. Later in life, the Imagists and Negritude Movement nurtured him. Tenaciously, Bob McNeil tries to compose poetic stun guns and Tasers, weapons for the downtrodden in their effort to trounce oppression. His verses want to be fortresses against despotic politics.
After years of being a professional illustrator, spoken word artist and writer, Bob still wants his work to express one cause—justice.
What people say about Bob McNeils work
“Bob McNeil is relentless in so many ways. His poetry takes unexpected turns, connecting this moment with that idea in a manner that is both engagingly fresh and enlightening. And he does not let go until he has connected every turn of an idea – and then, he’ll offer another perspective. Thoughtful, relevant, and intelligent, McNeil’s work is always a
worthy read.” –Max Rodriguez, QBR/The Black
Book Review
“Bob McNeil bares his heart and soul into his poetry. His style is unrestrained and unforgettable. ‘Blessed Meals During Cursed Times’ is my personal favorite. It pays tribute to women who have known great sorrow and he channels their strength in a way that sears the soul. Bob McNeil would make JamesBaldwin holla Hallelujah.” –Cheryl Wills, TelevisionPersonality/Author
“The message is clear, the music is solid and the presentation is strong. The consciousness in Bob’s poetry is so very much needed today.” –Abiodun Oyewole of the Last Poets
“Bob McNeil is a genuine American poet with a feel and the heart to carry the word.” –DannySimmons, artist/poet “Your poetry is beautiful. It has the spirit of revolution and renaissance carried in the world. It is an unforgiving stand to understand what is around us and to speak it. I was also very touched on how much you talked about the power of a woman. I loved it. Thank you for sharing your work with me.” – Ramya Ramana, Youth Poet Laureate
“It is very common knowledge brilliant writers say one thing while meaning something totally different. In that regards, the three pieces I read fit this criteria. Your use of language was far more interesting than most spoken word artists I’ve encountered over the last five years. It’s inspiring to find someone who obviously studies the art form, which means youmust read other Black poets.” –Reg E Gaines, spokenword artist/poet
“Very nice work with a good vision. You have some good work there that deserves publication. As in any manuscript there are some poems that I like more than others and some seem more fully realized than some others. All and all very nice work that as I said deserves publication.”—Gary Johnston, Literary Editor Blind Beggar Press
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 