Jon Roggie : Writing

Words spoken, from moments stolen

Words spoken, from moments stolen

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Each phrase stolen from a momentA passing scene turns into a lineArguments in passing subject matterSeconds in life writer's dream
Reviews become poems

Reviews become poems

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know. Sounds like an excuse.It is the truth.A commentary becomes a phrase. Feels like a distraction.Takes away from the poet.Excuse my silence. Bask..
A final tale

A final tale

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have your attention.You took me from my family, and while telling tales, never could I hear the one I wanted most.Those chains bind us.While teachin..
A talk about stories

A talk about stories

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple questions may lead to answers. Some short, and just not to spoil the story, vague.Explanations may take time, and drain energy.How can you resi..
Time off

Time off

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I was ready to rant.Didn't have the energy,Hit's me.Who else?So many, going day to day. without anyone to notice never stopsStill, often in silence go..
Just to tell a tale.  Always again.

Just to tell a tale. Always again.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have waited this long.Now, when you are old and tired.You have taught me to tell a tale.Now let me tell you.Remember the boy who found an image from..
The extra flipping tab

The extra flipping tab

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not only do I have to write, I have to promote.Spend my time, when I could be soaring in the heavens, music playing. Maybe B.B. King, but with Keith M..
Sleeper

Sleeper

A Poem by Jon Roggie


My audience.A chance to make you dream.Focus on what you ignore.I could give examples, but why?See you in your dreams.
By the stream

By the stream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Child by a stream.Feeling deprived, and neglected.Notices a large stone, barely showing above the surface, resting in the middle of the stream.Takes ..
Words upon the page

Words upon the page

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Words upon the page. Soul hiding in the margin.Imagined stories, mere hints of journeys.Capture a mind, with a simple phrase.A pause.Only for a moment..