Jon Roggie : Writing

A matter of choice

A matter of choice

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Words are easily confused. Translation is often wanting.A simple message defiled.You choose the meaning.Your actions convey them.Don't blame the words..
You are my therapy group.

You are my therapy group.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First, I will not apologize.Poets are insane, and you keep asking to be my friend.Second, my rambles attract your attention, and even a few comments.T..
Hemlock is not to my taste

Hemlock is not to my taste

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A touch of the grape, maybe some sumatra ground.I will choose my final drink, and it will be one I can share.One which my friends, and family will enj..
The one door without a lock

The one door without a lock

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes there are questions to be asked, even when the door is closed.A knock, waiting for a reply.Shake of the head, before answering.Part of the r..
Children of the teddy bear

Children of the teddy bear

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Your old stuffed friend would be proud. I know you barely remember.Goes back across the generations. The constant companion.One often neglected, packe..
Watching the stream

Watching the stream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


An early morning, peaceful spot beside a stream, seeing what I may see.A branch, momentarily caught between the stones, changes the flow of the water...
Hiding beneath your eyelashes

Hiding beneath your eyelashes

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am unsure, did I misunderstand?We shared a quick glance, matching smiles.I try not to stare, but each time, I have to quickly look away.Each time I ..
Daily ritual

Daily ritual

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple, I like it.One sausage patty, side of hash browns, and a bowl of fruit.I'm there six days a week, and I guess he still shows up on the seventh..
Momentary cooperation

Momentary cooperation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Hands. Let's talk.We can get along.Muscles are cramping, and the shakes will be added soon enough.So, let's talk.I will try to be gentle, you know we ..
Only an ornament

Only an ornament

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Someone set along the path, hiding in the shadows.Another scare, waiting to be noticed.How could it be real, when everyone is having fun?A bloodied ha..