Jon Roggie : Writing

Do you want me to play?

Do you want me to play?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Stop.Just for a bit.Words are cheap, unless emotions follow.
How?

How?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Always the question.How?Give me your hand.Relax.Only way I can share.Plunge into my chest, grasp my heart.Feel the beat, the skips?Relax.Step back.Tak..
Eyes turn gold

Eyes turn gold

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Amazing, some call it a miracle, beautiful sight to see.They are not the ones, grasping the table, holding on to the table.Knowing for a fact, can't l..
Not a rock

Not a rock

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Crying, running towards help.Still you pursue.Finally, she huddles.Laughing, you grow closer.Mistake. Very big mistake.Not a wall, she sought.Not a b..
Not paying attention

Not paying attention

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Thought it was a game.No one watching.Just having fun.Should have been watching the shadows.Cub is not alone.Anger and protection has been awakened.Le..
Street Poet

Street Poet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Nice and silky, draw you in, keep you happy, earn some of my nightly bread.Spin the web, catch the flyers by, draw you in closer.Hoping to trap you.St..
You want me to stay?

You want me to stay?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


So confusing.Berate me with words most foul.Try to break me down, while your tears flow.Have to get it out, but the words still hurt me.While you clut..
Subtle Acts

Subtle Acts

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Frown on his face.Words always come dear, and often not pleasant.But do you watch?The quiet hand he offers, help without a question.Kindness without a..
Just one.

Just one.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Lids are drooping, mind won't let me go.Just want to embrace my pillow, so I'll give you this.Just one, all you get, then let the dreams take me away..
Feather's touch.

Feather's touch.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is so early, but I have to leave.The soft sound of your breath lures me to stay.I'll be back, after the day has grown dim again.Caress of my lips, ..