Jon Roggie : Writing

Riding the tidal wave

Riding the tidal wave

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The wave can overwhelm you. Smash you down in an angry burst, and drown you in the cold waters of sorrow.Choose your wave.Dive under the crest, and s..
Dark side

Dark side

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No I am not bringing up a science fiction movie, and this has nothing to do with it. I hope that counts as a disclaimer.Where was I?Oh, yeah.Dark sid..
Crack my knuckles

Crack my knuckles

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Goes along with my back.Sometimes, you just have to stretch.Wash off the dirt, and the blood. Feel the ache in your body.Sit looking at what you have ..
I have to go to bed

I have to go to bed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry, I have to give the explanation.It is not an excuse.Storm is moving in, and the dog wants a bit of comfort..
I heal

I heal

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I don't only rage, nor do I only whine.I heal.This is only a side job.Yes, this is a bit of a complaint.I know how much it takes out of me.Still, it i..
I shouldn't be doing this

I shouldn't be doing this

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is only a bit.Failure of explanation.Still, I can't help but try.I see,and feel.How I manage to express, now, how do you explain.I shouldn't be do..
flow with beauty

flow with beauty

A Poem by Jon Roggie


you can't steal it only let it flow around youthe comfortallows words to flowsuch a simple acttry to continue the actlet the beauty flow
Teachers

Teachers

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This might offend some in the profession, but learning comes down to sharing.If I am expected to memorize, might as well stay home.I will give an exam..
What about you?

What about you?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You realize I have been dodging this question?It will take too much time, and I might be tricked into giving a truthful answer.Sad part is, it would b..
Talking

Talking

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I may have mentioned this before.I tend to ramble.Speak to the silence.Tell a story, a memory, a joke.I am not saying you can fill the silence, but ma..