Jon Roggie : Writing

My greatest creation

My greatest creation

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let's be honest. No lies from the beginning.I know we are in an ever expanding room, so each of you has a chance.All of us can top what we have done b..
How I do start a story?

How I do start a story?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Who do I focus on?Started with the calloused tongue, used like a snake.Only deceptive comfort.Taken up by a victim, learning all the tricks, and gaini..
Dreams in shadow

Dreams in shadow

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Held close, hidden away.Succored, given the chance to grow.Taking the time, gathering strength.The dream moves from the shadow, and all to be seen in ..
disappointed

disappointed

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I always seem to wind back to this.So many visions, but never reaching near utopia.I know, another frustrated poet, but I cling to the idea.Each momen..
Change the bindings

Change the bindings

A Poem by Jon Roggie


A daily ritual, replace the strips of cloth, always covering my eyes.Some would say I am trying to ignore the world, refusing to see what is around me..
An armchair philsopher

An armchair philsopher

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The meaning of my words are wanting, and also waiting.The meaning depends on the reader, and the direction they choose to take.
Add it to the pot

Add it to the pot

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Really, just talking about cooking.
What shall I write?

What shall I write?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


What shall I write? What shall I say? What shall I share?Each phrase is a clue, waiting to show the rest.Early in the evening, and I still wonder, wha..
Words should be as simple as a stream

Words should be as simple as a stream

A Poem by Jon Roggie


They should catch you, carrying the rest along.Nothing forced, more an act of nature.All the emotions we try to express, another stream, another trans..
Almost time to fry a bird

Almost time to fry a bird

A Poem by Jon Roggie


More than gluttony to Thanksgiving.