Jon Roggie : Writing

Give me your hand

Give me your hand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No promises,just looks like you could use one.We walk for awhile,I do most the talking,barely noticing the stranger.Nudges me at the corners,changing ..
Take what we can

Take what we can

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Knowing the moment won't last.Adds a touch of sadness.Still,a break in time,one we both need.Time to comfort each other.Memories before,and now more a..
Social Issues

Social Issues

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First,I admit from the start.This is going to be a ramble.Second,I think more people should ramble.Just keep it in checkWhere was I?I don't like the t..
Snowbank

Snowbank

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Snow surrounds me,and it keeps falling.Slowly sinking deeper.Peaceful feeling,and you stop noticing the cold.The numb is comforting.Let it all slip aw..
Changing the flow

Changing the flow

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quietly,I stand before you.Stoic.All a process,ever in motion.Anger leads to destruction,until you try to change the direction.Grasp the feeling,and t..
Judging the children

Judging the children

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You don't know them.I only see your own insecurities.Clutching an illusion.They are growing,and you are also supposed to grow.You expect them to fit a..
Because we stroll

Because we stroll

A Poem by Jon Roggie


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Morning

Morning

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The back and forth tussling have already begun.Pulling the blankets,switching positions.Dodging the other eye.All to avoid the best part of the day.A ..
Which line should I use

Which line should I use

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let me be honest. I have been cranky for the past few months. Still am. Moving past it, or pretending to try. Do I fake it? That would ..
Walking in the rain

Walking in the rain

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I smile.Turn my head up.Let the drops hit my face.The constant patter is a reminder.Knowing the feel of the rain.Arm slips along.I smile.Finally here...