Jon Roggie : Writing

When I know

When I know

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is not an absence of pain, only when you don't have to struggle.Now that almost makes sense.Shake my head, and try to think about it.Chemical diver..
Trying to write a zen moment

Trying to write a zen moment

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple conclusion, and moving away.All it brings is tears. most will not understand
Do you see?

Do you see?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let me adjust my glasses. Get myself comfortable. The smile has to look just right.Bit much? Only adds to the grin. Another version of subtle.Less..
the cold sinks in

the cold sinks in

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I am going to whine for a bit.All of the old injuries are acting up, and I will restrain from listing them.Enough of that, crack my back, and tr..
Listen to a song

Listen to a song

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I listen to music. Yes, I have mentioned this before.I can't help but repeat myself.It is rolling poetry.Tell me, try to deny it, why not spe..
You want my opinion?

You want my opinion?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Are you kidding me? What kind of half-assed psychotherapist am I supposed to be?I ramble along,and most can't understand a word I am saying.Last thing..
Not how you bleed

Not how you bleed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


words of wisdom spoken in a momentsomethings overlooked one thing to be rememberedhow did you heal
Ignore it

Ignore it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Might not be the proper words, but we can get back to that.Not like anyone notices. That's not right.Just a bit of self pity. Listen to the song. S..
Where does the story start?

Where does the story start?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First,I have to ask, "How are you doing?"I know, bit overused.Still, it works.Get to know your audience, and maybe learn where to start.How else can y..
Head hung low

Head hung low

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Excuse me. I am unable to meet your eyes.Not because of shame, or fear of some kind of offense.I don't know what my eyes will show.I fear what they wi..