Jon Roggie : Writing

I will disapeer

I will disapeer

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Only for a while.It is part of my nature.I find myself in many roles.FriendTeacherConfidantSupportNow, and again, overwhelms.Now and again, I must bec..
Tourist in a room of death

Tourist in a room of death

A Poem by Jon Roggie


PlötzenseeHave you been there?Have you felt the chill?Been in the room with the butcher's hooks?Seen the orders in the room outside?If so,Do you..
Apology

Apology

A Poem by Jon Roggie


To everyoneYou were not there, and I was still dwelling.All it took, subtle jab.Brought back the moment.Sorry, Muse.
To share

To share

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can only feel the moment, because I am stunned by the past.After the panic on the beach, the trip to the hospital.Seeing your blue toes.Family, aski..
Wait

Wait

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The weight of words is painfulSo, to see their beauty, often, we have to wait.
As much as I want to go

As much as I want to go

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I can't miss Christmas.You still have the bear.First one, Just after your chemo.Each year after.You need to move out, after 18.Not even your parents, ..
For myself

For myself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I must create an image.Not some narcissistic dream.Something to depend on.Not my own, Something to watch in passing.
Only in the Quiet

Only in the Quiet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Time I can console.Quietly, I sit beside.Wait til I leave, so you can rest.Wait until I go. Wait to let go.
A bit of trifle

A bit of trifle

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Some of your favorites, keep adding the layers.Each meant to remind, and, maybe bring you home.
Simple things

Simple things

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to avoid being drawn into creation.At least, for one night.Who am I kidding.Each image aches for words.