Jon Roggie : Writing

Wasted decades

Wasted decades

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Because I was silent.I don't know if I can forgive myselfTo see the reaction, not in a poem, in life.
Not on a stage

Not on a stage

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Wait.Maybe it is.One in the neighborhood.Where I can help.I can see the tears.I can wipe them away.Tickle for a smile.
I need to compensate

I need to compensate

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to add another thought to my head, only to let me sleep. Selfish.Images of rolling tides, creating paintings with each new wave.
Something I have to get off my chest.

Something I have to get off my chest.

A Story by Jon Roggie


I have to do this.I work in a small tech school.I have been there longer than a good portion of the staff.The students are used to me.It is not Chef, ..
Family trait

Family trait

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I think my family and I are a bit, how can I say it, extreme?I know this will throw a few off, either for work or pleasure, we all seem to cook.So the..
I can only share starlight

I can only share starlight

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple requesthonest feelingDreams passed alongSimple story, leaving most without a clueHoping to bring back a smile
To write is to share yourself

To write is to share yourself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Only a glimpse back inside my shell
Only a dream?

Only a dream?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I just want more.I can't stand by.I refuse to settle for a dream.I need to help create a life.
I have a devilsh stare

I have a devilsh stare

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Rebels are born for a reason. Ask Lucifer.If for no other reason, love waking up the complacent.
I will not see the doctor

I will not see the doctor

A Poem by Jon Roggie


we disagreei choose how to healpatience