Jon Roggie : Writing

"You were a giant"

"You were a giant"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Comment made by a friend.I was exhausted both physically, and emotionally.How do you reply?Simple jest?Time moves forward.Humor returns,and not so tir..
One for Angel

One for Angel

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No pictures,you can't prove it.Angel has mentioned her moments with John, and I have mentioned time with the Sinatra's.I still have a decanter on my s..
I don't fully understand

I don't fully understand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A response to "the inevitable chill" by jacob erin-cilberto. I can't write like he does.
Innocent

Innocent

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Mistaken for being naive,but chooses to look at the world with wondering eyes.Seeing the pain around them,but still having hope.Embracing little momen..
Touch of cold

Touch of cold

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Oranges and lemonsBoth trees heavy with fruit WaitingStill greenNight finally has a chillLemons turn yellow,and the oranges... well they turn orange.T..
Charlie
Fly the plane
Time to make new legends

Time to make new legends

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The air is growing stale. A fresh breeze is needed.Old stories are waiting to be revived. Wanting the attention of a new audience.Knowing their story ..
A good bass line

A good bass line

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Some make snarky comments."Afraid of six strings?"I will let you imagine.Stretch this comment out.I mean really stretch this out.F**K YOU!Did I overst..
Might as well do something fantastic

Might as well do something fantastic

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You know your job is soon to be over.What are you supposed to do?Wife basically tells you "Why not?"Stretching beyond invisibility.Torch irritating th..
Beatles or Stones?

Beatles or Stones?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Choice of style,and Elvis has left the building.You are at the top.What do you do next?Beatles respond to the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds was pretty cool.S..
Frightened

Frightened

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Do you realize how hard it is to dodge responsibilities? They aren't even yours!This is where I find myself.I have lived over fifty years,and after th..