Jon Roggie : Writing

Just because

Just because

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No real reason, no hidden message.Just a daySimple and positive.Send home some food, helping a friend.Tell a few stories, bring out some smiles.Nice f..
Bit of beauty

Bit of beauty

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How could I not share?Colors and coo's from a bit down south.Gives me a smile.Once pets, now flying free.
Makes the tortoise cry

Makes the tortoise cry

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It isn't meant to be hard.Scrambling for the words...Life is lifeBehind each posture something lost.Should be trying to help.Instead, a constant squab..
Never underestimate willpower

Never underestimate willpower

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No, not in the best shape, and I need a larger keyboardStop me?Not a chance.Let the words flow. compensation of the moment.and, I will do it again, a..
Let them run

Let them run

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple thought, leads to a simple plan.No restraints, merely a jaunt under the desert skies.Chill of the night, after baking in the light.Stand in the..
Brutal Honesty

Brutal Honesty

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It shouldn't be something new.Words only slow me down.Simple glance, slump of the shoulders.Eyes turning red.Exhausted.Too many games.Never the playth..
You stole my pose

You stole my pose

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Auguste, I am irritated.When did you come forward, and why did it make you create?Take it back, only to turn it to stone?Moment, chin on my hand, qui..
Eyes, not like they once were

Eyes, not like they once were

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Problem of age, combined with a rough start.Blurry perceptions, starting before I was five.Growing worse as years go by.Eyes, not like they once were..
Sculpted

Sculpted

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Are you finished?Will you leave me be?Perfect in the frozen moment, torn apart for a momentary bit of beauty.Parts I must try to rejoin, even though t..
Simple regret

Simple regret

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Even with all the reminders, so easy to flash by.So many sights to see.So many images to create.Once in awhile, chance to look, catch a glimpse.See in..