Jon Roggie : Writing

The night is not over

The night is not over

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The raven seems to like ska. Dances along.I dread to go to sleep.Dreams are becoming interesting.Nothing unpleasant.Simply ones making me think.Lost i..
Butterfly with stained glass wings

Butterfly with stained glass wings

A Poem by Jon Roggie


That is a damn fine title.Best not waste it.This might fall into the political range,but it also covers the spectrum.The past few months have shown a ..
Hard to express

Hard to express

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I run with the feeling.I am not one to examine every line.Irritated by how how many "I"s. Even dropped one. Maybe two or three.The thing is each of u..
I almost missed them

I almost missed them

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Spent a day at the zoo.Yes,I will admit it.I feel more comfortable with the so-called animals.Anyways,It was a school trip.Interesting since the niece..
Almost legendary

Almost legendary

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Story of our lives.It makes it easier.Some of us dislike the attention.We just want to go home.They never listen.Don't think we are allowed to give an..
Understanding

Understanding

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I was reading a book,one written by one of my favorite musicians.He had gone through a year in hell,and was taking time.One thing I learned,and to be ..
Art of a yard sale

Art of a yard sale

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Knowing the price.You are trying to get rid of stuff you don't need.It is all clutter.A few coins would be nice,but let us be honest.You would probabl..
Communicating with the dog

Communicating with the dog

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This can be challenging.I have three sheets over my blanket.Easier to sleep in the cold. One sheet gives comfort. Another story.Why three?In the morn..
An explanation of french toast

An explanation of french toast

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Inspired by a finishing line from Lorry, combined with a question from Ana.
Self

Self

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Who are you?Are you defined by your job,or maybe the people surrounding you?Is that you?Do you constrain your vision,avoiding the beauties free to see..