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A Poem by Jon Roggie


After a night celebrating,I took a slow walk.Still feeling down,I wandered toward the wharf.The water might mirror my feeling.Stumbling most of the wa..
Sleep

Sleep

A Poem by Jon Roggie


We seem to meet less often.Did I offend you,or was it a feeling of becoming too close?Either way,let me know my faults, and possibly make amends.I mis..
Listen to the quiet ones

Listen to the quiet ones

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Words spoken to themselves,waiting to be heard.Now, please try to understand.Sorry, I feel my words will be lost in the conversation.Step to the side...
My first write

My first write

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I realize I should switch the classification to story, but I am telling a story.I stick with spoken word.However,this is a story.I was ten, maybe elev..
Not to be taken seriously

Not to be taken seriously

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Many think their words should be revered, merely by being spoken.They need to learn how to tell a story.Slogans might last,but the meaning behind them..
We waved our handkerchiefs

We waved our handkerchiefs

A Poem by Jon Roggie


We had heard the rumors,and had our share of doubts.How would he be able to conduct?The music froze us to our seats.We could hear what he never would...
We all have a voice

We all have a voice

A Poem by Jon Roggie


If I only listened to my own words,they would always sound the same.Ponderous statement made,I will move along.Speak in your voice.Let it be real.Let ..
I might get carried away

I might get carried away

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Something I have noticed.Today,I went outside to pick a couple bags of oranges.Five hours pass.Bags of fruit are being distributed.A chainsaw has been..
I will just talk

I will just talk

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to get this out of the way. This will not be a serious piece.Look at the title.Spoken Word.Now, since I have the microphone....This does not wo..
Am I a myth?

Am I a myth?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is my own fault.The vampire bite left scars,and of course a story left a mark.The lightning shaped scar doesn't help.I also need to quick picking u..