Jon Roggie : Writing

Only a hazy reflection

Only a hazy reflection

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Words easily spoken, barely explaining a story.Such a weak method, vainly trying to make others feel.Purity of the moment, like a fly in amber.Frozen ..
Maybe I have done this before

Maybe I have done this before

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A gentle kiss, brush your cheek while you sleep.Looking back, not wanting to leave.Shudder awake. Feeling cold and lonely.Tonight, I was in a park.Mem..
Morning, Papa

Morning, Papa

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The rhythm of this will seem completely wrong. Meant to be lyrics for a bluesy kind of song.
A face for others

A face for others

A Poem by Jon Roggie


To draw attention, something which brings me to a standstill.Words spoken with bare attention, but sometimes, someone notices.To play along the same l..
Smile in passing

Smile in passing

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Odd chanceYears have passed us byBoth with children in hand unable to stopShock of memoriesA rueful grin barely showing possible conversationsAnswered..
To make a change

To make a change

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It takes time.To try to force change, time wasted.First comes a mutual understanding. Opens an insight.Next, introduction of new ideas. Combination of..
Curious?

Curious?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You hint at the questions, but seem too shy to find the answers.So, I guess you will make me dance around, and provide both of them.First, you can no ..
"I didn't even see you!"

"I didn't even see you!"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.I slipped.No! Don't worry! I didn't fall.Walk along.Still here?I guess you want an explanation.Many have a talent...
A reason to write

A reason to write

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How can I put this?Because you can.Even my trivial words bring responses.A simple phrase has meaning. Different for everyone.Ridiculed by some, while ..
Living in a house of lost memories

Living in a house of lost memories

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Steps quieter than the mouse.Time to let the restless dream.Find their moment of peace.