Jon Roggie : Writing

You only hurt those you love

You only hurt those you love

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Moment of silence, mile rolling past, and i have to disagree.Intimate words, you realize they don't always stay?Waiting to get their wings, escaping i..
A dream to share

A dream to share

A Poem by Jon Roggie


some dreams pale before another.Superficial cause. waiting.If only touched, touched by a common dream.
So few words

So few words

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Maybe, I should have been a photographer.A single image is the standard.I try to make a bridge between the two, but it is a bit awkward.Explanations...
Hotels on the highway

Hotels on the highway

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have to sleep.Yes, I could go a bit farther, but what could I find?Of course, a break from the road still adds.Angry voices, only the thin wall be..
Only an eight hour drive

Only an eight hour drive

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sure, I could do it, but why?Two days, spread out a bit of relaxation.A time of solitude,and one well needed.A chance to watch the mileposts go by, an..
Eyes wide open

Eyes wide open

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know you can see, but I wish you could remember.When you walk down the street, there is always some lesson before your eyes.Day to day, there is som..
I miss shimmerbliss

I miss shimmerbliss

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How many miss someone? Someone who encouraged your writing. Some pause, and show up after awhile.Others are just gone.I can't say they left, because I..
A simple connection

A simple connection

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I may have talked about this before, my mind does wander, and wonder.Ever notice when you meet another pair of eyes?You can glance away, or return it...
Roadtrip

Roadtrip

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can't deny it, I need this.Feel like I am back in high school, prepping my music, but now I can throw in a few movies.Movies for the train, and musi..
It starts in silence

It starts in silence

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Shocked. Disbelief.Unsteady murmur, while looking at each other.Unification of barely grasped thoughts, leading to a common roar.