Jon Roggie : Writing

Reflections in my eyes

Reflections in my eyes

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Try not to look in the mirror Scared to see.Each time another view, and too often one rather not seen.Still, now and again, a vision of beauty, and I..
A simple sleep

A simple sleep

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You know what that means? Of course it won't happen.I can only hope for the moment..A dream happens so quickly.I cry when I awake.
I can only stay awhile

I can only stay awhile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Honestly, I am too distracted.Words fly by, and I don't have the energy to catch them.Still, I see something.It keeps growing, and I can only wait.Soo..
It is not my way

It is not my way

A Poem by Jon Roggie


My silence is only a reflection.I don't want to speak in anger.A dancer's mask can only be held for a little while.Let me show a smile, hopefully unti..
What you need

What you need

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Tears trickle down her cheeks, and all you can do is hold her shoulders.Comfort is not enough.Sharing the pain.Sounds a little selfish?Only because we..
Wistful stare

Wistful stare

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Miles pass by so fast, and none leave a trail.Watching it all flash by.Maybe.Just maybe.I blink my eyes.
Only a wander

Only a wander

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Escape for a moment, seeing the other side.Sun still hides behind the clouds.I seem to be able to choose the moment.I could dwell on the clouds.It wou..
The Thinker

The Thinker

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Is this what you were trying to share Auguste? Moment of contemplation, stoic pose.Not being made of bronze, I am unable to hide.Merely continue to ri..
I can't call him brother

I can't call him brother

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, he is the son my mother's husband.Notice how I am bypassing the easier label?Today was a turning point. I got to see how much any of this mattere..
Can't let myself be overwhelmed

Can't let myself be overwhelmed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just building up, and finding myself silent.Shifting emotions are taking my voice.Focus is painful.I have to let it pass over me, and direct the emoti..