Jon Roggie : Writing

When you pay attention

When you pay attention

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Noticing what is around seems to have been suppressed. A simple skill left on the wayside.Moments distorted by preconceptions.Nothing new.Judgement by..
Just a way to write

Just a way to write

A Poem by Jon Roggie


If words were meant to be restricted, why is it easier to let them run free?Sharing the feelings trying to be told?I admit it is a learning process.St..
How do we change the world?

How do we change the world?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


These are the kind of questions I am asked.I have a simple answer.We teach.Now,there is a method.You don't lecture.Telling someone... it won't help.Te..
Totems

Totems

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Some cultures have moved pass the idea. I have not.It makes for an easy description.I used to be the Coyote.I was the Trickster.Teach by slight of han..
Thumbing through the pages

Thumbing through the pages

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have been collecting my writes,and some are not pleasant recollections.When you miss....Now,for a touch of background, I usually write in one moment..
Shadows in the morning light

Shadows in the morning light

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I always feel like I am showing up late. Honestly, I am fairly punctual.Living in a California valley, I am three hours behind the East Coast. Europe..
Learning to make a whisper carry

Learning to make a whisper carry

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How many have been on a stage?I am not talking about some video.A real stage.Your voice must carry.You don't shout.A whisper heard, and it still sound..
Down to five

Down to five

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Recent bout with the flu has had some lingering effects.I seem to have lost another hour of sleep.I do try to stay productive,but I feel some slippage..
I am a child

I am a child

A Poem by Jon Roggie


When you still need to learn,you are a child.Have you obtained the sum of knowledge?Sorry, being a rude child.Years pass,and my hair lightens.I did no..
Then there was Hayakawa

Then there was Hayakawa

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I'm going to speak my mind because I have nothing to lose.Samuel Ichiye HayakawaA philosopher with a pair of ....Anyway.Younger than some, and growing..