Jon Roggie : Writing

I can't sleep in my bed

I can't sleep in my bed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I don't know how this happened.I live a solitary life.No negative experience.Somehow, just not comfortable.Past month, find myself on the couch.For wh..
Getting tired of the children

Getting tired of the children

A Poem by Jon Roggie


What are these petty squabbles? You should care more about your cup of coffee, or tea, or even beer for that matter. Writing draws opi..
Maybe I will let myself finish

Maybe I will let myself finish

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can usually roll with the punches.Now, I am stunned.Holding on to the sorrow, while the anger builds.Not trying, but the feeling is there.One town f..
A change in the wind

A change in the wind

A Poem by Jon Roggie


All it can take.Lives changed forever.Sorrow amidst the ashes.Draws an extended family closer.Reminder of what could happen, and sadly it did.Condolen..
I want to talk of strawberries

I want to talk of strawberries

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let everything else go by, watch the flutterby fly.Pixie leaving treats, drawing me from my shell.World may weigh on my back, something I carry along...
Another rule

Another rule

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Give me a reason. Not just an annoyance.Why are limits set, when so easily bypassed?Just trying to say, "nice write"Not good enough?
Will you play a note?

Will you play a note?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This comes with a honest belief. Belief the ability is there.Not asking for a symphony, merely a chorus.Combination of voices.Listen to the words, and..
All a part of the balancing act

All a part of the balancing act

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The scales tip back and forth, each their own honest expression.Examples can be commonplace, prefer to show some true feeling.Friend, too young, taken..
I strive for simplicity

I strive for simplicity

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Should be a goal within reach.Simple is easy.Seems to make others question. Some are just looking for something more.Trying to find the complications,..
Odd occasion

Odd occasion

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Happens so rarely.Reminds me.Confusion or wonderment, either way, time for an answer.Question was asked, and at least partially answered.Merely, a bi..