Jon Roggie : Writing

Flashflood

Flashflood

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You know where it can hit, but need to try to know when.Pay attention to the storms around you, and realize the results.Trickle of emotion waiting, on..
Only in jest

Only in jest

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why not? Work with the material I am given.Slip something in, merely a joke.After the laughter, the words change, and lose their humor.
Simple

Simple

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Is this what is missing?Something so simple?Do you shy away from an unexpected connection,? Afraid to take on the weight?I know not so simple, but the..
Lost in dreams

Lost in dreams

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I lam unable to see my best. Not even when I sleep.I can't reach my ideal.Simple action does not complete the goal.Always more.So, I toss while I drea..
Have you seen the video?

Have you seen the video?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No. I am not going to add it.Each time it makes me cry.Yes, I will watch it again. and I will cry again.
How do you fly?

How do you fly?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Clipped your feathers, but how could they take your nature?Only do what is your nature.Raise your head, knowing you may fall, you still try to fly.
Mind the leavings

Mind the leavings

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I try to clean up after myself, just to be clean, and clear.Random words left to decay, forgotten memories hiding in the shadows.Each grows a new life..
Smile

Smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Move past the distractions.Find a focus.Sounds so easy. Pass it off like a greeting card.Have you found a reason to find a focus?Trust me. the time wi..
"I never thought..."

"I never thought..."

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You didn't think I could be gentle.I understand.You saw a stone.Never realizing. Even a stone can weep.
Look at the Fremen

Look at the Fremen

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I am drawing from Frank Herbert's Dune.