Jon Roggie : Writing

A feather in the wind

A feather in the wind

A Poem by Jon Roggie


another word barely heardwanting an ear to listenwaiting
Souls tried

Souls tried

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I wish I could give a happy ending, but this is a long story, and we all need time to dream.Before you drift to slumber, we tried.We always will.
Given a mission

Given a mission

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Now, I may sound bitter.You can only try, try to cope."You have to watch over him, he needs you."Return to the fire, and again I must walk away.
Blue toes

Blue toes

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Excuse me. my friends.This is a story close to heart, and I can barely give it justice.The hero drowned.Rushed to the healers, and they tried, forcing..
Begins with a hero

Begins with a hero

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know my friends, always the hero.This is only the beginning.Settle by the fire, and I will explain.A hot summer day, not even a cloud, not even a cl..
It starts with a fire

It starts with a fire

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This will be different my friends, I don't know how long the story will last.Settle yourselves, and listen.If you drift into sleep, no worries, my wor..
Just a story

Just a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A story of life, and of course a bit of loss.Let me embellish it a bit.Friend of mine lost his father, and we were playing in the sand.On the sideline..
Welcome to the fireside

Welcome to the fireside

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No need to skulk in the shadows, join us.Each of us has a story to tell.I saw the roll of your eyes. Don't think so?Remember that one time? You just b..
How can I tell a story?

How can I tell a story?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I keep trying, but so much is unseen.Words only carry a bit of the message, unable to manage the weight of a glance.I wish I could explain it better, ..
Where were you?

Where were you?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to ask. Where were you?This is not a random happening, and only now do people start to talk.Again, where were you?Ever sheltered a friend, whi..