Jon Roggie : Writing

The story has to be you

The story has to be you

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have to give part of yourself.You don't lose it, but you can tell the story is yours.There is a touch, and you won't forget.The words are you.So,t..
You gave me a chance to see

You gave me a chance to see

A Poem by Jon Roggie


These are not my eyes. I don't recognize any of it.I can only watch.Memories passed along, and at least they give a bit of context.Watch for awhile, a..
When I let my soul slip away

When I let my soul slip away

A Poem by Jon Roggie


TiredTrying for sleepLet it goslip awayglide in the lightmarvel at the beautymostly ignoredknowing I must returnhesitateNow, I can sleep
A lesson learned

A lesson learned

A Poem by Jon Roggie


One thing,and I hope this helps.You will be laughed at.Not meant to be in a mean way,but it will happen.As serious as you try to be,there will be a mo..
What is a scary story?

What is a scary story?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Well,for my niece's friends, it is she talks to me.There has never been any implied threat, but the boys do seem to be wary.Makes me wonder what she h..
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The dog has moved in

The dog has moved in

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You realize she has so many places to sleep.She wants some company.Tries to push me to the side, and only twenty pounds.Growls when you pull the blank..
I try for the laugh

I try for the laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not always. Life does seep in once in awhile.Just a laugh.Seeing the smile.Watching a bit of the weight vanish.You watch the change, and feel it yours..
This is what happens

This is what happens

A Poem by Jon Roggie


We wrote together.Never met.All we know about the other is our words.It worked.A spontaneous decision created some words.Some seem to like them.Now, d..
Passion

Passion

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Told by someone,and I must agree."You need passion. All of this repetition takes it away."Each day becomes the same.Every meal becomes the same.I will..
Just a wander

Just a wander

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I don't know if I could return.There are already so many places I want to revisit.Each destination, will increase the delay.A day's stop will turn int..