Jon Roggie : Writing

Fragrence of the morning dew

Fragrence of the morning dew

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just a keepsake.Something to remember, day to day, help to be strong.Rain fell over night, cleaned the air, washed the streetsOn a new morning, for a ..
Was it a dream?

Was it a dream?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Was it a dream? glimmer in the night, of the peace denied, except in slumber?Doesn't tip the scales.The most hesitant act, leads to a dream's reality..
I could sit

I could sit

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yeah.Maybe.I could sit.Ignore my surroundings.Take a break from everything around me.Like that is going to work.Breath of life is the wind that drives..
Just to have a moment to heal.

Just to have a moment to heal.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Always a reason.Not a planned quip.Not a political statement.Merely, a way to let my thoughts run free.Let the memories of the past collide with the ..
I wasn't the one

I wasn't the one

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Take a breath.Have some coffee.Here, take the blanket.Called your family.Sit here beside you.I found you.Stay til you are sorted out.Know you are scar..
Strange revelation

Strange revelation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It just hit me.I know I am not unique.Everyday is an act of creation.Meals I cook.Advice I give.Simple reassurance.When I have the chance, I let the w..
To play the fool, or be fooled.

To play the fool, or be fooled.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not an easy choice.Both paths lead to pain.Amuse those around you, give them the chance to ridicule.Lose your own self respect.Other hand, the dishone..
Yes, "I Rage"

Yes, "I Rage"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How can you not?Must you be blind not to see?So numb to your surroundings?Day to day, it passes you.Jump to the side, don't let the pain touch you.I k..
Just have to step back

Just have to step back

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know.You are just looking for a bit of support.Maybe for yourself, a friend, a cause.Nothing wrong with that.Went through this.Held the hand of a dy..
Keeping my crystal ball clear

Keeping my crystal ball clear

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Shadows of day to day creep.Misspent anger, adds a bit of red, with threads of black.Mingle with the blue of sadness.The green of envy.Balance with th..