Jon Roggie : Writing

Blur

Blur

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Excuse me. I must turn my back.Allow me to compose myself.The world, and I have gotten out of focus.What I see should not be the reality. Why ignore..
Please be quiet

Please be quiet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can always tell. The sound starts to rise.The weight of decisions becomes obvious. Each moment adds just a bit more.As much as I would like, force m..
Just another cover band

Just another cover band

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why should I strive for better? At least these songs are known.They seem to catch your attention. I don't know, might be the repetition.So, I will sin..
This is what I was told

This is what I was told

A Poem by Jon Roggie


What was that? Sorry. Must have drifted.It all comes back to the words. We don't know who said them first, but somehow they linger.Some say, maybe.Now..
"What is your religion?"

"What is your religion?"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is where I get myself in trouble.I don't believe in religion.Fine.I said it.Religion carries too much weight. Just dragging people along.Now, I w..
When the time is right

When the time is right

A Poem by Jon Roggie


By then, I won't need to explain.Chances are you may disagree.I won't be able to help myself.I will smile.Now, we have reached the point of discussion..
It is so quiet

It is so quiet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


So many voices... What did I expect to hear?You all seem to rage against each other. Words turning into senseless babble.Pause for a moment. Taking th..
On a side note

On a side note

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know it doesn't matter in the world scheme, but a friend will soon be gone.She held off, and didn't want us to know.I sent her a song when she marri..
Do you listen to your comments?

Do you listen to your comments?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Another excuse. Another angle.Do you even care?Words bouncing, all of them with so much authority.How many bound by reality?Only trying to make a poin..
The dog knows

The dog knows

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have been adopted. Some of you may have experienced this.She waits in the morning, knowing I will take her outside.Looks to me, "Really? That's dinn..