Jon Roggie : Writing

The song is always there

The song is always there

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The music is playing,and I can repeat the words.Did you forget the song?Scramble through your past.Lost what gave you joy?Relax.Time to play the tape.
Laugh

Laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let it all go.All of the bitter feelings are nothing.Laugh.The past is meant to be that way.We live in the present,and try for the future.Laugh at the..
Just a ripple

Just a ripple

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Move through the audience.Unknowing of who will take the stage.Stand for a moment.Hearing the impatient coughs.Make them wait.Not here for their enter..
Beat the drum

Beat the drum

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Don't rush.Learn how to play.Each word a simple beat.Add to your talents.The background more complex.Keep playing.Each session teaches a little more.N..
Me

Me

A Poem by Jon Roggie


To be honest,it might be why I use few words.Only share a little.Each word gives a hint of the writer,but not only what they choose.A patient reader w..
Four and a half minutes

Four and a half minutes

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not much a margin of error,especially if I want to make a point.Let yourself give in,and wither away.Try and help,and grow like a vine.Give of yoursel..
That one friend

That one friend

A Poem by Jon Roggie


We all have that one friend.Let me tell you about mine.First,she will be having a bit of a different holiday this year.She just flew into Nepal.She ev..
All in the timing

All in the timing

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have been a bit moody.Check that.I have forced myself to be civil.I don't want to be around anyone,but that is a luxury.Grasping the seconds,those w..
Stars in the sky

Stars in the sky

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Each another vision,and I still yearn to see more.Words only show a shadow of the the beauty. At least, if you listen to my poor recollection.Once in ..
Mute in a world of silence

Mute in a world of silence

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Spoken word?Silently laugh.Unable to talk,at least in a voice which will be heard, I still listen.Voices speaking in opposition.Simply sounding like t..