Jon Roggie : Writing

I can always come up with a story

I can always come up with a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You don't want me to tell the truth. Your eyes plead, and I can only give a subtle nod.So, I tell a story.Something with a flat tire, and walking to a..
This time of the year?

This time of the year?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You wake me up?I am supposed to be sleeping in the leaves.Flutterby and Pixie are not around, and a simple tortoise tries to sleep.Still, I will wink..
For Corset

For Corset

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know you will understand, words are only the beginning.Wishes are easy, ones we hope to see.We can only try, and as a certain band said, "Let it be...
Simple Man

Simple Man

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Listening to "Simple Man" by Lynryd Sknryd. However, you spell it.
A gentle touch

A gentle touch

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A friend once told me, your year will be how you spend new year's eve.So, I could spend it living to excess, or I could spend it with those who need s..
Always telling a story

Always telling a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple when it is a story. Makes it seem less real.The sadness is only a bad dream, and it can be erased when you awake.The one who tells the story, a..
Nothing wrong

Nothing wrong

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This one added a few white hairs. My fellow empaths will understand.Yes, wait a moment, and I will explain.Yes, there was an ambulance, but don't worr..
How did you finish the year?

How did you finish the year?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Something to remember, or something you would rather forget?Bit of both. Part the moment, and, also the memoriesSaved a life today, and I wonder if I ..
The dreams are coming

The dreams are coming

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The dreams are coming, and I see them playing.Oh, yeah.The music plays, and the beats are thrumming. While I cover my ears.Oh, yeah.Feel like I should..
Constant struggle

Constant struggle

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I already hate the whine, passing on the problem.If I had no words to write, I would have stopped.I just don't want to be heavy handed.Filter emotions..