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The would be hermit

A Poem by Jon Roggie

The world around ages me.A toll on the spirit, one only to be paid.Vanishing is a dream, distancing myself from the pain.There will never be enough se..

Because I try to understand

A Poem by Jon Roggie

That is where the problem starts.I try, and I can't see it.I see the beliefs, and start to work my mind around them, but those supposedly following th..

I seem to keep adding job titles.

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Granted, I was already the chef.Then, the chauffeur, the landscaper, the electrician, the dog groomer, and the list keeps growing.Now, I seem to have..

Tossing coins into the fountain

A Poem by Jon Roggie

Each one is a wish, hoping to change the past.Every coin a memory, one hopefully erased.Another regret, and this is the only way to try, try to change..

Radio Flyer

A Poem by Jon Roggie

If you have never watched this movie, take a look. Wait. Watch the movie first, and then read this.

Tortoise dreams

A Poem by Jon Roggie

A morning nap, in a bit of shade.Enjoying the quiet.Dreaming of the world, one carried on a shell.A burden always heavy, but cherished.For some are no..

Sitting by a tree

A Poem by Jon Roggie

You have noticed me, sitting with my back resting, always against the same tree.Can you keep a secret?I am sharing time with my love.I know, you are y..

Waiting for fall.

A Poem by Jon Roggie

I want to see the leaves change.Feel the air grow cool, and see the fog creep in.Watching nature's progression, momentary dormancy, to be followed by ..

I can't give up hope

A Poem by Jon Roggie

If I do, it's over.No reason left.I will keep trying, and with an effort, I will try, .......

Watching the breakup

A Poem by Jon Roggie

I wish I could be glib, but this hurts.Sorry, but you are those who hear my feelings.Almost thirty years, two kids, and I haven't been able to keep up..