Jon Roggie : Writing

Would you rather?

Would you rather?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Tell me your preference, the title makes no difference.I will still try to tell a story.I know, an odd question.I try to be honest, and I am a bit con..
I am not a poet

I am not a poet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I only tell tales.I cross paths see you clutching your words, captured in your binders.I try to tell stories.i see a difference, but it is one hard to..
Do you like Queen?

Do you like Queen?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is for one of the great bands.
Watching them run.

Watching them run.

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sad moment of entertainment, watching them run.Shaking my head, they should have known better.Not talking about the street level miscreant, but those ..
This feels good!

This feels good!

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry for the rest of you, but I have to get this out of my system.A moment of release, letting off the pressure.Venting a few words, all of which my ..
Refusing to dwell

Refusing to dwell

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I won't deny it, my moods are a bit mercurial.I regret my outbursts, and am truly sorry for my tantrums.I try to move forward, and never forgetting th..
Family

Family

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is hard to explain.All of you, my fellow writers, are becoming my true family.No, I am not trying for bonus points.I am being honest.I try and s..
My desktop image

My desktop image

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I hope he would approve, Brassai.Something about his photos, each grabs you.Mine is the standard photo, a car in the mist heavy nights.Headlights, an..
Another costume

Another costume

A Poem by Jon Roggie


All Hallows Eve, just another day.Wear the usual costume, one with a smile.Nothing scary, looking pleasant.Just don't notice my eyes, black, and botto..
I need time in the Garden

I need time in the Garden

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I need time. I need to rest in my shell.Rest in the Garden, and withdraw.Let the peace around help, and sooth my fraying self.Retreat into myself.