Jon Roggie : Writing

Some people get it

Some people get it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I never know, and it is hard to explain.Maybe not,just hard to understand, at least for me.My attempts to explain, they just fall away.I just sit, and..
Out of reach

Out of reach

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Don't you remember? Always there.Still beyond your grasp.Should have made you work for it.Still thereJust reach for it
What was I saying?

What was I saying?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Anyway,it comes back to a simple thought.Never.Never mind my grin,and never bother with my endless ramble.Never contemplate giving your soul away.Now,..
Just another way to play it

Just another way to play it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why not? No reason to just rant.Let yourself give a hint of jest.Might not be your normal choice,but worth the chance to grow.Instead of tirades of an..
Give me a laugh

Give me a laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Try not to be crude, and simple repetition is overused.Something new, with a bit of originality, would be appreciated.Just try to catch my attention,..
What am I supposed to say?

What am I supposed to say?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quit looking at me. This is hard enough.Care to share some words?Simple event, shared by many.Still most wait in silence, unable to speak.Shrug my sho..
Storyteller

Storyteller

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The fire is the only source of warmth, and still you huddle in the shadows.My sudden appearance was a surprise, but it should not cause such alarm.Mer..
One more

One more

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Started at a candy store, and, yes, sounds a bit odd.Still, it was a moment of mortality.You always want one more taste.Then, what else have you..
Playing in the light

Playing in the light

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, stepping out from the shadows hurts.Not like a flipping undead, that would just be sad. Not to mention a bit cliche.Sure, attention is gratifyin..