Jon Roggie : Writing

A smile

A smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Maybe a laugh.Even a dismissing shake of the head.You heard something.It might not have been what I meant, but somehow the words caught your attention..
Who are you?

Who are you?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No,I am not ripping off the Who.Last thing I need to do is debate with Pete. However, I would enjoy the call.Where was I?You have to realize I have no..
One who questions

One who questions

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I grow tired.Stories are never simple. Questions are part of the foundation.To tell a tale,and leave the audience wondering, trying to find the meanin..
The story grows

The story grows

A Poem by Jon Roggie


While I know only a few are listening,I still feel I must speak a few words.For those who have been around for awhile,you have had to endure my ramble..
Why do you pause?

Why do you pause?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


She asks me quietly.I notice the change.The questions are precise,but a touch of compassion has grown."Anne? Could we please have a couple of cups of ..
I needed to do this

I needed to do this

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple planPrint all of my writesJust in caseLot of wordsWhat I did not realize is something simple I would start to rememberWhy did I write that?I kn..
Whatever is on hand

Whatever is on hand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not a new concept.A simple way to improve your world.Use what is there,even if it is only putting something to use.Why toss something to the side?As u..
Burn me with my pages

Burn me with my pages

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just to be clear,may we try not to have a preemptive act?I am not trying to rush it.Still,they would be a proper use of the material.Words burning aro..
Never sleeps

Never sleeps

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Part of the pantheonjob is to stay awakeSleep denied dreams constantly seenNot your own.Yearning for one of my own,flashing before my closed eyes,Stil..
You find the story

You find the story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry.This is going to be one of repetition.How do we write?I feel there is always a reflection.Our words might try to distract from the origin, but t..