Jon Roggie : Writing

I could descend into rage

I could descend into rage

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I could, and I do.But I know it would not be your wish.So, I try to halt the descent.Try....
So many calls

So many calls

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Each one has to be made.Hesitate, but it has to be done.We all have drifted apart, takes this to bring us back together.So making the calls, painful a..
Let me regain my sense of humor

Let me regain my sense of humor

A Poem by Jon Roggie


All I ask.It is what I need.It's my shield. Protects and encourages.Not only for me, but those around me.Today, I've lost it.Now the world around me f..
I envy the sand on the beach

I envy the sand on the beach

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sounds silly?Still it is true.Constantly changed, leaving a smooth surface.Sure, bit of seaweed, crab or two.Still, embracing the one thing that destr..
Make myself step back

Make myself step back

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes you need to know yourself.Need to know your limitations.Blind reactions,do not help me.They only add more pain.So, I will find those ways t..
Excuse me for a moment

Excuse me for a moment

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Please.Just step away.Give me a chance to deal with some news.Nothing you did or said, but you walked into a situation where you have no clue.So, plea..
Four new scars

Four new scars

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not a bad week.Only four new marks.Just four new scars.Who needs tattoos, my skin changes weekly.Quick healer, they just fade away.Now, if only my sou..
Trying to maintain a balance

Trying to maintain a balance

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know.Doesn't seem to match.Words just don't seem the same.Give me the moment.Bit of time to step back.Let me breath.
Why do you need to push me?

Why do you need to push me?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple question, know you won't give me an honest answer.Why?How did I become the playtoy?Only a friend, and this is how you respond.Must have shown m..