Jon Roggie : Writing

Just leave well enough alone

Just leave well enough alone

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Keep it simple, and maybe it will come out right.Wonder if your silence works....I know the anger, and resentment, won't do a damn thing.That road has..
Something for later

Something for later

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quietly mumble to myself, scratching words on the wall.For myself not much time left, but maybe a bit of hope, just a touch for who comes next."This c..
Auditory Intoxication

Auditory Intoxication

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let the sounds take over.... lead you forward. carried away.Songs are the easy one, bringing out the memories, all of them easy to touch.So many other..
No need for simple conversation

No need for simple conversation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying to catch my eye? No need. I noticed.I apologize, and with a rueful smile, vanish into the shadows.Time for us to speak has not arrived.
Lost in a song

Lost in a song

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Can't you see the notes? Feel the music running around us?Open your eyes, and notice the rhythm .There is always a song.Do you dare to hear it?
Another excuse

Another excuse

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know. Show up and don't make a response.I see the numbers, and feel timid.Prefer to stay in the shadows.Watching from by shell.
Only a distraction

Only a distraction

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know Most of us are shyAfraid to show ourselvesTryTake away the glimmer let us see you in the process we may see ourselves
Back to the music

Back to the music

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The Stones. I only have about three minutes.Pause and think, looking at a dream.Just some shelter, just a kiss away."Gimme Shelter"
Memories from a friend

Memories from a friend

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I admit this is a bit awkward, but I may as well continue.Old friend wrote some comments. Talking about his childhood, especially high school days.Jus..
Happy fuzzy bunny

Happy fuzzy bunny

A Poem by Jon Roggie


See? I can be positive.Put the image out there.Of course, I am a tortoise, and we don't seem to get along with rabbits.Besides the point.Just concentr..