Jon Roggie : Writing

Enough circling

Enough circling

A Poem by Jon Roggie


circlingputting it all offletting the routine take overWhy would I settle for that?easy to become a dronefall into a soothing cycleThis was a moment t..
What would he want?

What would he want?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Death in the family brings out the worst.Branches divide over any slight.Each forgetting.Try to look into the eyes.Is this what he would want to see?
He was at home

He was at home

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is as close as you will get to know me.Three weeks later,and I am still tired.Brought my father to his house.Make it easier.So,with his dog,and t..
Knowing

Knowing

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It won't changeNo matter how much you rageNot talking about some isolated,or drawn out movement.I am talking about lifeCan't change a single thingThin..
Long drive

Long drive

A Poem by Jon Roggie


From the start,I know how this might sound.I am not complaining.I just have no clue.Nine or ten hours on the road,and add the possibility of all of th..
I need to do this

I need to do this

A Poem by Jon Roggie


From the beginning,this is me trying to deal with the inevitable.Call from my brother this morning.Dad is not so good.Lump in his lung.Waiting on the ..
They are next to you

They are next to you

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Too much talk about causes.There is something ignored.You want to help?No need to look far.They are next to you.
Another person

Another person

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I don't know about the rest of you,but once in awhile, how can I say it?You show a different side.I know.This has been dragged around.The fun part?I d..
Every word

Every word

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How are they felt?Let them fly,and no consideration.Yes,there was some simple plan,but did you see the changes?A simple sentence has so many meanings...
Becoming a challenge

Becoming a challenge

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Only a couple of thousand to choose from.Shouldn't be that hard.Fine.I may have exaggerated.Let's call it 1900.Looking back at the past few years of r..