Jon Roggie : Writing

Words a day early

Words a day early

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple thoughts, mixed with the usual touch of emotion.Moved along.Reality crashed in, changing perspectives.Reminded of the words a day late, and I c..
Don't cry

Don't cry

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Please. Give me a smile.Something I can embrace.Sooth this empath's feelings.All of you are overwhelming.Please, don't cry.
Voice is growing quiet

Voice is growing quiet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I don't like this.Not being silent. The feeling not to talk.Withdrawing into silence.Headphones playing at full volume, just so I don't hear a knock o..
Finding the words which will let me sleep

Finding the words which will let me sleep

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know better.I will just shut down.I can't help but try.Create an image.An imperfect utopia.Peace mixed with the world around us.Knowing, only a paus..
Released by static

Released by static

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The white noise is soothing.The sound between the stations.Tuned to it. Avoiding the commentaries.The static allows the mind to run, shadowed by emoti..
Game of chicken

Game of chicken

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am not sure how much the phrase is understood.A case of who gives up first.Who flinches.Case of equal wills, both will lose.Bad timing, one loses it..
Only way to play

Only way to play

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have to feel it.You can't just go through the motions.Touching the keys is not enough. You have to caress them, and at the right moment, pound the..
Ever we must heal

Ever we must heal

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Scars will fade, memories will dim.Part of our life.Easy?Never.Cherish the fading scars. Hold on to the memories.If only to pass along the strength.A ..
Could I have helped?

Could I have helped?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Odd.The feeling is still settling into my mind.No reason it would have been seen, but I have been there, and all it can take is the one thing.With ama..
Words with a glimmer of the future

Words with a glimmer of the future

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Wouldn't it be nice?Just a touch, a hazy glimpse of the future.Something barely noticed in passing.No longer.Once was enough.Please, never again.