Jon Roggie > Writing | WritersCafe.org | The Online Writing Community

I must keep a balance

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Part of how I live.I try to keep the scales balanced.Trudge along in despair, dance in glee.Either one does not hold the true feelings.I will be happy..

Should I carry on?

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Sometimes, I wonder.Not if I should continue, just if I should try to speak.For so many, only words.Being the quiet one, the effort to talk is painful..

Hand on the shoulder

A Poem by Jon Roggie

I know. You are with me.Simple ritual.Way to start the day.Six simple words.Words I repeat to myself, when I grow tired.

painted smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Once I was a jester, prancing around, with a painted grin. but they saw I could talk.It's not the words, it's the feelings they bring.To stir some em..

Stories can be such a tease

A Poem by Jon Roggie

No, let's be honest.No! I will not shut up!I can make sly allusions give a person the chance to.... maybe think.Maybe, create the image.Create the ima..

I miss Lou Reed

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Song starts playing.Stop for a moment.Listen to the song.Such perfect words. "Tell it to your heart, please don't be afraid..."

Passing along a lesson

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Let's take a walk.See what we can see.That? Let me tell you about it.No! Trust me . That is is not a cat!I tried to tell you!so often, It comes back t..

Simple as brushing away the morning mist

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Eyelashes closed, tease them with a dandelion.I can tell you are faking.Pretending to be asleep.Trying not to smile.Lose it when I brush your lips.Wit..

I can only listen to one at a time.

A Poem by Jon Roggie

I joke about it.I am a living music station.Sorry, awkward, but avoiding brand names.I remember.I also hear a lot.When musicians look to you for the a..

If only I could share

A Poem by Jon Roggie

I do try, at least give me that.How do you share a random moment?Whether it is something so simple, father watching his daughter, making sure she does..