Jon Roggie : Writing

When do you speak out?

When do you speak out?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes the contemplative moment hits me, and of course the questions start.A bombardment of images, combined with the endless soundtrack....What el..
A late thanksgiving

A late thanksgiving

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Precious,but also bittersweet.Yes, made some food, and I must say it was tasty.Really, deep-fried turkey tastes fantastic.Yes, took a moment, and tal..
Drained

Drained

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying times, and no place to rest.Questions surround, coming faster than answers.If only from one, but there are so many.Each so demanding.Every answ..
Just what I expected

Just what I expected

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The reaction was waiting to happen, and it didn't matter about the result.Hatred waiting, as well as the opportunists.Now, once again, any type of hea..
Before I fly away

Before I fly away

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The wish to stay is fleeting. Yet, I restrain. Too much for me to witness, and no reason to add to the pain.A simple line, message waiting for some t..
I try to stop

I try to stop

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Never ending. Always another show.Waiting. Another audience each word a fresh start, and why do I try to stop?
Flying helicopters

Flying helicopters

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sounds grand, unless you understand.Worry level just maxed out.Trained as a medic, and now a pilot?Words are not enough.
You're doing it wrong

You're doing it wrong

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I try to make my changes, on a small scale.Person to person, still a slow reaction.Yet you expect an immediate change, with roars of approval.Discardi..
All in the seasoning

All in the seasoning

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Blackened can easily be jerked.Add a few spices, and it changes everything.Each a touch on a culture, showing the possibility, waiting to be achieved.
Walking Wiki

Walking Wiki

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I am the answer. For some reason, you come to me with questions.Seeking answers beyond the G's collection."Would you help me?"