Jon Roggie : Writing

A few words...

A few words...

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A few words can lead to a pause.Simple pause can lead to a shared glance.Glance can lead to the simple touch.Brush of the hair.Drift across the cheek...
Music and the touch

Music and the touch

A Poem by Jon Roggie


All it takes is the song.Glance at each other.Want to embarrass the grandkids?
Walking Target

Walking Target

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Easy to spot and post.Not what you wanted.You took that much time.You set a value.Set a value, no thought of the damages.Now, at the cost of the inno..
Shield the fire

Shield the fire

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let it free, I will burn.I will walk out,Memories and dreams. ashes in the wind.It's not who I want to be.So, I will shield the fire.Try to just sprea..
The world is an echo.

The world is an echo.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Silence, moment of clarity, and absence.Time so still, drops drift through the air.Starting to feel the ringing, becoming louder.Numbness passes.Chaos..
I will choose the dream

I will choose the dream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sleep is coming, and I can't resist.Rest is needed, bit of a break.Still, while I slumber, the world is mine.There will be no nightmare.I will choose ..
Mister?  Are you tired?

Mister? Are you tired?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quiet voice.Innocent question.Once in awhile they see.Still, just lead them on.Young and old each at a given time...still much as I can be haunted.Tho..
Keep looking forward

Keep looking forward

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Focus...Did you hear me?I know this is rough.Just need you to keep track.Over before you know it.Keep looking forward.
You thought this would help?

You thought this would help?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Another moment.More scars for the innocent.How did this help?How deluded are you?Blame your religion.Blame your politics.You did the act.Somehow this ..
It can take time.

It can take time.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Never plan on a schedule.Never know what will set it free.Moments of contemplation, mixed with passing influence.Have to wait for the click.Wait for t..