Jon Roggie : Writing

Flecks

Flecks

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Started with the caustic wit. Your eyes cold, but there were flecks of humor.Soon, bumbled conversations, struggling to find the common ground.Now com..
Almost redemption

Almost redemption

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Hurts.Each time.Tears blinding, trying to obscure sight.Always find your way.Back to shelter.Each time a bit stronger.Soon, you may trust yourself.Red..
Four inches

Four inches

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Doesn't sound like much.Four.Not even the distance of my hand,Closer to my fist.Something I can clinch, or let relax. Another story.Four inches of bli..
The Simple Words

The Simple Words

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Never know when a phrase will catch.Simple words bypass others, but plant seeds.Mind is a fertile ground.Hope the flowers take root.Hate to see the we..
Moment's hesitation

Moment's hesitation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


...Instant cut in time.Pause, overly extended.Don't mistake.New game.Simple choice.Backwards, or Forwards?Now, muttered dreams, become reality.
Time to say something?

Time to say something?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Whether, I sit silent.Maybe, I stalk, emotions rippling beneath my skin.Just an easy smile, hand of aid, for the moment.All leads to the experience.I..
So you chose to lead.

So you chose to lead.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You chose.No one asked.Just jumped right into the barrel.So.Leader.What now?Where's your cure?Few sacrifices, become many.Restrictions rise.So, explai..
Please!  Get it over with!

Please! Get it over with!

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Come on! All of this nonsense...Bi-weekly confidence builder, followed the next week, with remonstrances.Down time, oddly enough, matches with pep tim..
A pause, before I start.

A pause, before I start.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Time for the ego to rear it's ugly head.What stops us?Starts to feel like work?Not enough response?Why did we start?Revelation of joy.Acceptance of pa..
Take what you can give.

Take what you can give.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple concept.Balance.Hands grasp, for what they throw aside.Please.Just try.