Jon Roggie : Writing

Feeling touchy

Feeling touchy

A Story by Jon Roggie


I will take a breath.I try to be calm.Learning to be polite.Takes some effort.Might count to a hundred.Gives me a chance to think.Even then,I have to ..
More bruises

More bruises

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am tired of examinations.More in the past month,than the past twenty years.All one conclusion.I shouldn't be this healthy.This is why I don't bother..
Long drop

Long drop

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Looking over the edge,his voice startled me.Face hidden in a hood,but I catch a smile.Both of us look over the edge of the bridge.Ice crackling as the..
One big meal

One big meal

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just stop by.That being said,I do need some warning.Open invitation to friends,since you should become part of the family.Now,I should have at least a..
Taking a moment

Taking a moment

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Pause for a while.Rest for the body and soul.Each needs a break.Body simply objects.Might as well growl.This is all your fault.Soul is constantly lear..
Left hand, Right hand

Left hand, Right hand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Granted,both have been losing some of the touch, but still, it is interesting.One does better than the other.It all depends on the task.Musical incl..
One more day, and then time to get to work

One more day, and then time to get to work

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I admit it.People in the States are a touch insane.This week is no different.I will spend hours preparing food for three people.Not that it won't be e..
to be trickster

to be trickster

A Poem by Jon Roggie


it needs to mean somethingnot pointlessdiversions usual optionwords easy to understandthoughts waitingAll addingWhy do I do this?Still a tortoise,but ..
I can't remember every word

I can't remember every word

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying to not make stories contradict,and conversations make me uneasy.Song changes my emotions.Wanting to play.Should I tell a story,I can't tell the..
Talk with my niece

Talk with my niece

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I seem to project a simple image.Michael Myers.Yes,I might be a psycho killer.It doesn't help when I laugh.Thinking about a temporary job.Who wants to..