Jon Roggie : Writing

I will be a shadow,

I will be a shadow,

A Poem by Jon Roggie


but I will not hover.There are more than enough who will.When the well wishers have departed, and you are tired of the constant fare thee wells.Simpl..
For me

For me

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is only a reminder.Stop.Sit for a little while.Quit counting the beats in the hummingbird's wings.You only have a few more centuries.So, stop.Don..
Made someone laugh

Made someone laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I juggle those around me.One hand concentrates, trying to keep track.Other hand, loose and free, bringing a smile.Each time I bring a smile from the o..
My weakness

My weakness

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I should be more callous.Isn't that the way of the world?I refuse to accept that.I will be weak.I will cry with my friends.I will notice what is happe..
I want to create a moment of joy

I want to create a moment of joy

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Which words should I use?When a friend is broken, I can't use the same old lines.She has heard them all day long.I can't stop the pain.I can only be a..
Share more than a face.

Share more than a face.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Mix of emotions, always rough.Try to smile, hide the tear.To be expected to smile at a time of loss.No, my friend.Share what you need, silent hug, mom..
Do you realize?

Do you realize?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


More of a comment than a poem,Still use pen and paper, some dreams will never see the light of day.This is a chance.Sharing words and thoughts, contac..
To write

To write

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry.This is a vent.Family trait.we turn our pain to storiesWhy I can turn a raindrop, and capture the moment.
I hate being a MP3 player

I hate being a MP3 player

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I remember your songs.I can recite them word by word.Nice moment.I have other memories.
Shhh!

Shhh!

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Still, you try to surprise me.I may be getting older, still getting wiser.You think it may be because of shadows, or sounds.I turn around to give you..