Jon Roggie : Writing

The stone garden

The stone garden

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is a work in progress.I picture it,and each new addition makes me smile.Every formation, is another expression.Another memory.How can I not enjoy..
Kirk had it right

Kirk had it right

A Poem by Jon Roggie


One little contradiction, and only if some choose to listen.Something along the lines of I am always lying.Not exactly a way to build trust.Still, he ..
Simple distractions

Simple distractions

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Will you just let it go?How much effort do you put into it?Screaming at causes you don't agree with, echoed with those who feel the same.How long has ..
Time for the hood

Time for the hood

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let me keep this proper, I am talking about a style of dress. This is already going wrong.Back in the day, and I do mean back in the day, someone woul..
Idle hands

Idle hands

A Poem by Jon Roggie


They look so crippled.Be honest, you can't help your pity.Those hands are not done.Only waiting...
How am I supposed to be a poet

How am I supposed to be a poet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is not an innocent question. I wonder.Words are easy, and fun to play with.The perceptions are often never the intent. Isn't that amazing.Those v..
Let me eat my strawberry

Let me eat my strawberry

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Only a few will understand,so the rest may back away.Let me have some time.Pixie and Flutterby may settle on my shell, I will be withdrawn.Just a bite..
Which do I choose?

Which do I choose?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I find myself on the edge, and I walk it curiously.Looking over the sides, each is so strange, mainly because they should mix.Nothing is absolute, and..
Shifting

Shifting

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Which dream should I settle on?My eyes change color on every other blink, and nothing ever stays the same.Easy to sit, and seem sedated, but....Now it..
Playing the piano with one hand

Playing the piano with one hand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sure, make it a bit harder.Doesn't matter.Even with one hand, let me play a song.