Jon Roggie : Writing

Common voice

Common voice

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I was mistaken for a German exchange student.It was during my first year of German.I pick up accents.I don't try to imitate.I fall into it.You hold a ..
Rain on the windshield

Rain on the windshield

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Taking a break from the road.Left early, so I know I can make up the time.Plenty of time to meet the schedule.Rest for a moment,listening to the drum ..
All of us need a laugh

All of us need a laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I would rather be a jester.Bad enough to dwell on your own miseries,but watching all the rest?The expressions on the faces?Not saying I will play the ..
Spoken Word

Spoken Word

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is telling a story.Just my opinion.It is not always in front of a microphone.The audience may be smaller than expected,but you still tell a tale.Te..
Writing with an audience

Writing with an audience

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Adds a bit of pressure.Eyes watching.Judging your every word.Still,I must ask.How are you supposed to judge your writing,when your audience is a dog w..
Anger

Anger

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is something I am unable to escape.Just a natural feeling.There are levels,ranging from low to high.Sorry,I don't feel like illuminating the differ..
Let me see

Let me see

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It hasn't been so long,but still I feel a touch of hesitation.Your voice starts to shrivel.Easier to stay quiet.Watch the world go by,living in your z..
Crying

Crying

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Three faces

Three faces

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Step on the stage.Show a part of yourself.Takes a touch more.Face they want to know,and only one meant to be seen.Afterwards,quiet with those around,p..