Jon Roggie : Writing

My pale skinned friend

My pale skinned friend

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Throw a few more branches on the coals, before they fade away, and I will tell one more.As a child, a friend would stop by, always after my parents ha..
Remember to smile

Remember to smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Not a cheesy, fake smile, the one you can give.A smile showing your sadness, one you can share.One for the unknowing, looking for a bit of encourageme..
Cooks are misunderstood

Cooks are misunderstood

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Often accused of playing with our meat, merely trying to get it to the perfect state.Obsession with plump breasts. I myself prefer thighs, tend to be ..
Only branches in the wind

Only branches in the wind

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Remember you built the fire, I have not added a branch.You cut the trees, bringing their branches, throwing them on the fire.Hear the sound, branches ..
Just to set the mood

Just to set the mood

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I think I will be writing a few fire-side tales. Getting ready for Halloween.
Close to Hallow's Eve

Close to Hallow's Eve

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Time for scary stories, and silly costumes, each merely a glimmer of what has come before.Mere reflections, maybe a glimmer, toned down versions of th..
I didn't leave you

I didn't leave you

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Quick write for the Nightmares contest.
The predator always learns

The predator always learns

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Ever the prey grows, remembering others mistakes.Have to try something new, while they haven't realized.Again, they slip away, faster than I can feed...
Poison apple

Poison apple

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Maybe it was out of spite, but did you ever wonder?Maybe another question was asked, one about what would the prettiest do?Beauty can be deceptive, hi..
Just a child's game

Just a child's game

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trust me, listen for a moment.A hop, skip, and a jump.Relax, it will become clear.Each step in life begins with a choice, a momentary hop forward.When..