Bob Gossom — Poetry & Performance

Bob Gossom

The LA writer Bob Gossom is known for his distinctive poetry and love of music, movies, books, hiking, body surfing, and tap dancing. His new projects are avidly anticipated by a band of fanatic and loyal followers, who appreciate his clarity of voice and the sophistication layered beneath it.

Bob Gossom

The LA writer Bob Gossom is known for his distinctive poetry and love of music, movies, books, hiking, body surfing, and tap dancing. His new projects are avidly anticipated by a small band of fanatic and loyal followers.

My Story

Bob Gossom is a poet, playwright, and former film industry professional whose eclectic life has spanned filmmaking, tech entrepreneurship, and decades of quiet literary creation. The Human Equation, his signature collection, was brought to the stage in 2024,, and captured on film—showing how poetry can cross boundaries of literature, theater, and cinema. His work balances accessibility with craft, often performed in layered, mixed-voice readings that invite both casual audiences and seasoned poets into the experience.

My Book

The Human Equation (2nd Edition)

Step into the provocative world of “The Human Equation,” a book of unique poetry that traces the connections in our lives through the vivid words of author Bob Gossom. With humor and wit, ordinary moments become extraordinary, revealing the beauty and complexity inherent in every encounter. The book demonstrates Gossom’s belief that poetry can be both clear and sophisticated, drawing casual readers closer while giving professionals the pleasure of structure, sound, and metaphor at work. His words create a shared recognition of the universal human equation.

Versified!

The Human Equation

These are my poems—but not as you’ve encountered them before. Director Sonny Lira and a remarkable ensemble break the barriers between spoken word, performance, and you. Here’s a glimpse into Versified! The Human Equation.

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