Jon Roggie : Writing

A dance

A dance

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Our words move around each other. Touching for a moment.Graceful attempt.Tireless effort, seeking beauty.We continue, watching, and we dance.
What can I say?

What can I say?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Might be a touch of ego. Why should a breath be wasted?My eyes turn red, and the tears start to well.Most do not understand.So, I have to explain.The ..
Always with a smile

Always with a smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Don't be sad. Just talk for a bit.Holding on to the pain, only breeds.Care to banter? Sharing what you feel?Not the only one. Time to talk.
Turn to sand

Turn to sand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Ever changing waiting to be carried by the wind each grain holds a message
Eyes glossed over

Eyes glossed over

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Tell me your story. I know, you are busy, but sit.You seem to want to tell a story.Are you ready?Maybe you should rest.Sleep.Nothing wrong becoming pa..
Never enough

Never enough

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Stop for a moment, and then start again.Know the feeling?Never good enough.Sure, each one is different, but they are not it.Every time, you see the ne..
Been awhile

Been awhile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes you have to go back. Stop and study.Spur of the moment choices? Many not so simple.The path was already chose.Now, do you accept, or would y..
190 over 145

190 over 145

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Pulse rate around 135.No worries, just a momentary shift.I know, not something to be complacent about, but look at this way.Amazing what you see.
What should be ignored?

What should be ignored?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Really? You have to make a choice?Most would have went with simple human courtesy.Pet the flipping dog,
It all grows

It all grows

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just take a moment. Bit of a pause.Think.Every word has some end result.Be careful what you plant.