Jon Roggie : Writing

Gradually fading into the background

Gradually fading into the background

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I could have said slowly.Pardon me, I choose to withdraw.The chaos I feel, it makes me freeze,I can't respond in anger.Take the step back.Pause for a ..
Gather round the fire

Gather round the fire

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Don't worry.You don't have to get too close.Bit of warmth, while passing in the night.Watch the eyes across the coals.Grown long cold.
I search for strawberries

I search for strawberries

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Takes me awhile.I don't move very fast.The Garden is big.I search for strawberries.There I will find a pixie and a flutterby.
Observations in passing

Observations in passing

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just a walk.A morning stroll.Now. How you do it. That is what you choose.Do you walk, eyes downcast. Finding another way to hide?Or, are your eyes alw..
I don't control my words.

I don't control my words.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not in how I speak.Words are a symbol. and I ramble.I use the fifty fifty. Bit of word, bit of presence.Still, makes you open up.TalkNew story.Can't ..
I watch the gecko

I watch the gecko

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Walks a few feet stops.Occasional, lizard push ups.Moment caught in time.Streaming music station, playing in the background.Bee Gees, Staying Alive.W..
Paco

Paco

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, Paco.I see you!Let me rub your ears!Sorry, no treats today. ---------------Now, let me step back a bit.-----------------I guess this should be a ..
I seem to have a time limit

I seem to have a time limit

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes, you just need some time alone.
When you are ready to sleep....

When you are ready to sleep....

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Apartments can be tough.Condos, duplexes, townhouses, the list goes on.You can't help but hear those around you.Hear it before you drift away.Some nig..
I will write a joke

I will write a joke

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Come on people!Just for fun!If you can write doom and gloom, you better be able to write a joke.Landshark?