Jon Roggie : Writing

All a matter of choice

All a matter of choice

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I know.Why the constant references?Choices switch every moment.If only it was for a better option.This is the choice of the majority.Clowns in a ..
Meant for the shadows

Meant for the shadows

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Shy of the light, and I prefer to step away.It seems to take a piece.Simple lines, spoken in the quiet, heard by only a few.Helps take away the distr..
Lost

Lost

A Poem by Jon Roggie


and searching never finding an endonly catching a glimpse dragged alongknowing it is waitingdreaming of what can be seenLock of hair, covering your ey..
You have to speak

You have to speak

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know. It does not always work.You have to try.You have to speak, and you need to be clear.None of this half baked garbage.Don't give in to rhetoric...
It always comes back to the story

It always comes back to the story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Consider the medium. You shouldn't be surprised.What else did they want?Waiting to hear something new, or maybe aged, new to their ears.A story.This ..
While I reflect

While I reflect

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not like I have a choice. It is my nature.Look at me, and see yourself.Are you honest? Do you see how you really are?I can't judge. I am only hanging ..
Candy-O

Candy-O

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The Cars
Only a glance

Only a glance

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trust me. Not for polite entertainment.Watch with the blinders safely placed.Settle in wit the masses,and enjoy the show.There will always be a direct..
Just a cup

Just a cup

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Passing by, and I wander.How much of this matters? Too much introspection?Another moment.My order is called, and I pick up my cup.I see you waiting, a..
Shall we slip away?

Shall we slip away?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Do you want to? If only for a moment, and who would notice?Enjoy a moment of solitude. Try to understand beauty.Fade into the shadows, and hold out m..