Jon Roggie : Writing

The petals fall

The petals fall

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sitting by a stream,casting the petals.Each one slowly drifting away.Each mirroring a tear on my cheek.
In case I forget

In case I forget

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Always remember.We walked into this with open eyes, knowing we could only share part of the night.Give you a kiss. One while we are both looking at ea..
It is going to take some time

It is going to take some time

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trust me.I already knew this.Still,sometimes you get blindsided.You never know what will hit you.Went to see a movie,and two scenes really got me.The ..
Laugh you lazy b******s

Laugh you lazy b******s

A Poem by Jon Roggie


We can get pissed.We also forget.I barely remember why.... oh,I was in the middle of a rant.A laugh can turn brittle,all in the joke.Suddenly, the joy..
I work in the Garden

I work in the Garden

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The dwarf lemon tree had about fourteen lemons this year. Last year, it was only nine.If you pay attention,you notice these things.You try to make gr..
Wait for it

Wait for it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Take a seat.Listen to the people shifting around you.Your presence was not required, but it might become a highlight.I'm sorry.You might have misunder..
What do I have to prove?

What do I have to prove?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Ask myself this,and I still have only one answer.Everything.I say this with a smile.It would be easy to settle,and let past accomplishments define me...
The ashtray story.

The ashtray story.

A Story by Jon Roggie


Ever have that friend?You know the perfect gift.Honestly,I have a few I would have given a Tasmanian Devil.Besides the point.A Red Apple ashtray.Here ..
Where is my muse?

Where is my muse?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The words are there.They just seem to be waiting.I admit I am feeling a bit frustrated.The words are always there.Step back for a bit.Talk with some f..
Distraction

Distraction

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Was I supposed to show myself?Give you a glimpse?Each line has a message.They only wait to be seen.Fewer words lead to distraction.Silence leads to wo..