Jon Roggie : Writing

Everything helps

Everything helps

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I will start by saying,I am on the edge of sleep.Please excuse my bit of ramble.You never know who needs help,and what they need.Case in point.I was c..
The pond

The pond

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quietly sitting,and maybe doing a little contemplating.Tug on my jacket,and I can't help myself.I have to smile.Back again?Turn my head,and sure enoug..
Dreams live beyond slumber

Dreams live beyond slumber

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why should our hopes only live in our sleeping world?With a choice so simple,I must be ever sleeping.Dreaming of goals,and a change in the world.Knowi..
Step out of sync

Step out of sync

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is what happens.You walk,living in your own rhythm.Might even be the same song,but someone always has a different take.The music changes while it..
You can call me Frank

You can call me Frank

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How many of you have the parent who goes through the list?Eventually, they get to the one in trouble.Now,and more often, you have the nicknames.I have..
Take it all apart

Take it all apart

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Time for all of this to go.A change is needed.Tear it apart,and find a way to rebuild.Dramatic thoughts are needed.Gives a touch of motivation.Time to..
I travel

I travel

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The concept has been there for awhile,but a friend's comment helped it be realized.I realize I might never go there.Still,I have been to India.Scotlan..
Feel the storm

Feel the storm

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The words are there.Waiting to be let free.Another storm searching for the horizon.Some only imagine being the bringer,saying a few quiet words.Some k..
Taking care of myself

Taking care of myself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A friend asked a question.Wondered if I had ever had to take care of someone.I can understand the question,and didn't feel offense.It still made me th..
I can't keep track

I can't keep track

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I will start this out with a simple statement.Wait a moment.Shake my head.Simplicity is used as a disguise.Where was I?Keeping track,and it is hard to..