Jon Roggie : Writing

Constant meditation

Constant meditation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I blame Corset for this one.
A touch of rage

A touch of rage

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Do you see it?If not,I hid it well.Part of telling a story.Rage flows underneath the words, subtle message waiting.I prefer to be honest.My rage is op..
Shut down

Shut down

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Different versions.For me,I am finding it harder to talk.I realize many might take it for a blessing,but I realize it is a regression.The odd part of ..
Push aside the pain

Push aside the pain

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let us be honest.It will always be there,waiting.So,we find our ways,some healthier than others,each a temporary distraction.Only words some might say..
Stretch

Stretch

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have gotten lazy.Feel it in my bones.The range isn't there.I need to let go.Let the restraints fade away,and stretch.
I don't know what my words will mean

I don't know what my words will mean

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know what I am saying,but I don't know what you hear.Please,don't take me wrong.With every interpretation,I am giving a new idea.The world changes,a..
Bossy Uncle

Bossy Uncle

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Everyone should have one,or a bossy aunt, we do the same job.We get to play.Give a little bit,but still watching.Part of the distance.Read you a story..
To be still

To be still

A Poem by Jon Roggie


In a life of constant motion,this is an effort.Easy to slow the body,but what about the mind?Focus on one image,letting everything slip away.
Bit of copper

Bit of copper

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Bit old,to be honest also tarnished.I like to think it warms to my touch.Minted in 1808,sank in 1809.Recovered in 1985.Long time in cold water.Now,som..
Sitting in the cinders

Sitting in the cinders

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to admit,I am a touch disappointed.I was supposed to lead you to destruction,and now I sit on cooling coals.You just couldn't get along?Some of..