Jon Roggie : Writing

Enough of the rearview mirror

Enough of the rearview mirror

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Hey! Look at the road ahead!You have already moved passed the milepost.Don't get distracted by what is behind you.Focus on the road ahead!
Turning a cheek

Turning a cheek

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just a bit.Enough not to respond.Turn the anger to another vent.Something more to my nature.I turn to the Garden.I try to help.I try to help others gr..
Focusing frustration

Focusing frustration

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I apologize for the harm. Hopefully, there is not too much damage.I am just trying to write away some tension, and maybe allow myself a breath.Rather ..
It is not just a pose

It is not just a pose

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Nor simply an attitude.It is simply you.Something in how you are seen. simply showing our true selfNo reason to hide it. Carry on.Leave the show for t..
A positive note

A positive note

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The piano plays, notes flying in the air, and I rush to finish this before the song is over.For the moment, my fingers are flying, just like the playe..
Finding some strength

Finding some strength

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Learn not to dwell.All i can say. Well, that is not entirely true.Back to the entire dwell thing.You know it is a sinkhole?Do you want to let it suck ..
The door is closed

The door is closed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


At 7, the night is growing old.Go to sleep.No need to pretend I am not watching.At least you have not caught me!Taking the effort, give you your digni..
Don't worry

Don't worry

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have a towel?Sorry, i could not resist.I have not said this in awhile.JUST WRITE!Your influences will seep through, some one catch them.So what?Yo..
How do you get a good palmreader?

How do you get a good palmreader?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Can I get a reference?Honestly, I am just curious.Every time,one look, and they run screaming.Beyond a second opinion. I would just like an explanatio..
Polishing scratched glasses

Polishing scratched glasses

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Does it help? Do my words match what I thought I was typing?How am I supposed to know?I only know the intent, and the rest is carried by the wind.I kn..