Jon Roggie : Writing

quiet passion

quiet passion

A Poem by Jon Roggie


words are not requiredjust a touchcaress of the back of the neckdrag of the fingernail across the wristpausing with each heartbeatbreathing in sequenc..
Run with it

Run with it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It doesn't make sense,and that adds to the fun.I have had the pleasure of writing with two other poets.Why doesn't it make sense?We have never met. Li..
When you stopped

When you stopped

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying to come to grips with the current state of politics.
Time to be lazy

Time to be lazy

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just to be honest,I am probably a caregiver.I help my mom,and help her with my 14 year old niece.Mom was raising her since she was two.She turns 75 in..
Don't hesitate

Don't hesitate

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying to speak before a group of people can be terrifying.So is sharing a few words.Force yourself to try.Yes,it might not work for everyone.Someone ..
They have the same questions

They have the same questions

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You might blow them off,hurrying through your day.Pass it off as a random moment.They wonder.Everything you see is shared,as well as all of the situat..
I am feeling cranky

I am feeling cranky

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry, Baby Ricochet. Pissed off about someone fishing for reviews. You are one of the old timers.
Coin in hand

Coin in hand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


There is a simple style for spoken word.You are expected to perform.The words are supposed to be an act.You realize we are trying to talk?Sharing each..
Odd one

Odd one

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First, not something to try to achieve.You just are.Something which comes natural.Working at it is just that.There is a hint of desperation.Be the ind..
Last one picked

Last one picked

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can only guess this still happensKids picking out their teams,and someone finds them self all aloneTo be honest,I wasn't chosen last,but I sure was ..