Jon Roggie : Writing

If you don't listen

If you don't listen

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Ignore the obvious mistakes,especially when noticed by someone trying to help?This is why this is a community,and one hopefully helping us to improve...
It has been awhile

It has been awhile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Empty audience,and I am allowed to talk.Grown silent.Time is an issue.So, it is time to play.Words spoken, most without a noticeable direction, all b..
Before I bring in the lights

Before I bring in the lights

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Something new,at least worth a try.Our little lightshow,shared with the neighbors.Tinkerbell flying across the garage door, backed by a scattering of ..
Keeping my dreams in line

Keeping my dreams in line

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sleep seems to make me tired,and I think I know why.Dreams are working against me.They have grown lazy.I don't think they can come up with any new cha..
Do you know how to ramble?

Do you know how to ramble?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


For some,this is an everyday skill.Glimpses of information,hidden in words seemingly unconnected, and somehow they wander back.The easiest way to desc..
It is never about you

It is never about you

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The words might carry a story,but remember the audience.They are the ones who will carry it along."Well it's alright..."
Made it past ten

Made it past ten

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I thank all of you,and express my apologies.Sleep pattern is out of whack, leading to a few more rambles.Kept me up,long enough,different visions seen..
My words are quiet

My words are quiet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple exercise.Learning how to communicate.Knowing they won't understand.A script makes it easy.words not your own flowing with barely a touch of emo..
If I told a story

If I told a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Now,the first thing to notice.Did you listen to my words,or my voice?Easy to get caught up in a rhythm.Hit on the high points,sneaking in a few things..
4 A.M. in Monterey

4 A.M. in Monterey

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is what happens.Tense before the drive, and again after.Few hours of sleep,but no reason to toss in my bed.Time to explore.Try to find a breakfas..