Jon Roggie : Writing

Why should I rest?

Why should I rest?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I understand the concern, but you worry about the body.Yes, the hands tremble, and a bit of blood leaks from the gouge.I grow still. only for a moment..
Caregiver

Caregiver

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Is this it? The next step, or is it supposed to be the destination?Striving to find a simple time of solitude, and once again denied.Yes, once again,..
Words like silk

Words like silk

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Seeming like a mild reproach, chosen to be ignored.Final warning given, and you only feel the satin touch.Ignoring the strength behind, words spoken q..
Walking along the beach.

Walking along the beach.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A morning walk, before the tide comes.Man notices a child building Creating something in the sand.Something makes him stop. Pauses and watches.Child i..
Smoke and lethargy combine

Smoke and lethargy combine

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Had to go for the mature. This might be considered drug related.
Don't hit the pause button!

Don't hit the pause button!

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just be quiet, and listen.------------------------!Now. We can talk.Oh, quit your sulking.You want to create something different. A melange of two sty..
I am serious

I am serious

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No. It's not going to work.Not on me.Think you have everyone fooled.Stare with your large mournful eyes. It won't matter.The time has come, no matter ..
No worries.

No worries.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Friendship is not a constant conversation.Nor a constant pat on the back.Silences happen.Lives do not always connect.Everyone walks their own path.Whe..
Cold summer's night

Cold summer's night

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Tired from the daylight heat. Bare sip of water. Saving for later.Chill of the night settles, making bones and muscles ache.Time to move, draw closer,..
Flowing with the music

Flowing with the music

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Ever the connection, memories set to a soundtrack.Images shine, playing with songs from the past.Dreams remembered, with a smile on my face.Reach acro..