Jon Roggie : Writing

Story of the ages

Story of the ages

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Heard it as a child.Played on the radio as a teen.Matched the debates of the gov.None of us can agree.Except for one thing.Can't get no satisfaction.
Just going to check the windows.

Just going to check the windows.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Stands up. You can tell he is grasping."Check the windows on the car."Each time there is the feeling.See the look in his face."Check the windows on th..
Have to find that moment to smile.

Have to find that moment to smile.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Bobby McG.Take a break and let some sun shine in.Longer you put it off, harder to crack the shell.Come on, let Janis get through.
Where I learned to heal.

Where I learned to heal.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Day to day, you lend the hand.Foundations slipping, anchor-stone to grab.Age is taking a toll.All I can do is try and help from a distance.Taught me, ..
Easier to accept or condone?

Easier to accept or condone?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Too many issues, mind barely above the waterline.Grasping to the float I call my conscience, it hit's me.You have no clue.Concept of humanity, left yo..
Critic's lash

Critic's lash

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Whether the words, added in haste or thought.Perhaps, casual inspiration.Still, I will add a story, few words to share.Grinning back, waiting for the..
Relaxed, but tired

Relaxed, but tired

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Careful now.Couple of doors down.Need a hand?I know the stories get to you.I know they get to me.The telling lets you sleep.So, I must stay awake.
Sometimes, nary a word

Sometimes, nary a word

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Known each other for awhile.I could rant and rave.Scream and carry on.I know you.All of you.Trained you.Not what I showed you.Passion fleeting, detail..
Ran, and barely caught it

Ran, and barely caught it

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Slanted against the wall, steam drifting around the temple.Moment of contemplation.Past brought me here.Made me look.Made me shake it off.Makes me loo..
To instigate, or to inspire

To instigate, or to inspire

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Should be an easy choice.See it every day.Watch the antics, anything for attention.What a chance, and this is what you do?Prefer the simple.Action to ..