Jon Roggie : Writing

Talking to myself

Talking to myself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why does it always sound like a conversation?Let me tell you a secret.Each word, said so quietly, is heard by someone.I don't know who, but I know the..
Restrained Emotions

Restrained Emotions

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It spills over, and your actions become tainted.The more they build, harder it becomes.You begin to doubt yourself.Wondering, was it all caused by som..
Instead

Instead

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Started with words of anger, and I stopped.Not because they did not exist, but why should I pass them along?So, I will search for something different...
Plant a seed

Plant a seed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, it is a bitter garden, but one meant to take away the pain.For each a seed, representing a life.So, if you have the time, plant a seed, each give..
Try

Try

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yeah, my beliefs seem to come from the early '60's,I want to believe a change can be made.Sure, I am a bit jaded. I walked in East Berlin.Times change..
Scream

Scream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Holding it in hurts the most.Seeing it on another face, feels like a bitter echo.Conversations are useless, and never remembered.Given the chance, all..
Those who have stayed

Those who have stayed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Have you noticed?Maybe it is just me, but so many are missing.Granted, some of us stay in the background. Coyote is the top.Jacob who will now be the ..
A moment can just be a moment

A moment can just be a moment

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It can stand alone. Not the climax, even a subtle clue.One little step, stepping away from the story.No one seems to notice, but for some reason they ..
Who am I?

Who am I?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry, going off on another tangent.How do you know who you are?Observations vary, leading to confusion.Now,brush that aside, and come to a basic conc..
I can only try

I can only try

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The words are never enough.How do you describe a dream?It seems so simple. Just speak a few words.What if they are not understood? Step back and chang..