Jon Roggie : Writing

Tell me your story

Tell me your story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Unexpected request.Should have known it was coming.Fingers trace moments from the past.Time together, it makes the pauses more clear.Still, just a wai..
Shed some skin

Shed some skin

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Moment passes, reminders leftMarks show lessons learnedStill, I smile.Shrug my shoulders, only way to learn.Join my occasional companion, bask in the ..
Finally, indulge myself

Finally, indulge myself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


At last, pretence can be dropped.No longer on the stage.Slowly, finally, let it in.Nothing I could do. Knew it was coming.Bit of privacy was needed.T..
Story for a Princess

Story for a Princess

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Moment of consideration, choice of words.Words of humor, or merely passing the time.Greetings, combined with a leading wit,Just a bit of distance, fro..
Make your point

Make your point

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am not that old, but I still believe in the ideal of days gone by.Couple of years from fifty, still growing up.Now, the fun part begins.Talk to me a..
"Don't touch anything!"

"Don't touch anything!"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Always repeated, especially when we visited.Someone you needed to impress.Dress up, best behaviors.But you never remembered, children will be children..
It's not magic

It's not magic

A Poem by Jon Roggie


"Seems to get through.Just sits downs and talks."You never tried.Same story from my youth.Generations unable to talk.Problem is they just don't try.Wa..
"Quit looking at the mirror!"

"Quit looking at the mirror!"

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Constant criticism.Must think I''m a bit self centered.Draws me though.Two sides.Two choices.Now, as the light glows in the distance.I draw you close,..
Slick

Slick

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Smooth and silky, touch is light, still with a bit of strength.Still, so slick, you run away, when I only want to play.Turns to noise, where another b..
Rather glow than show the darkness

Rather glow than show the darkness

A Poem by Jon Roggie


"How can you be so nice?"Simple choice.Don't get me wrong, I will slip.Not a pleasant sight, experience of age, adds to the fuel.Age should also give ..