Jon Roggie : Writing

Snow falling

Snow falling

A Poem by Jon Roggie


In the cold evening sun, walking, watching the early snow.I can only wonder, the results say not yet.Papers are in my jacket pocket.See you, paper add..
I remember Homer

I remember Homer

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No, not Groening's creation, but I could have fun with it!I just wonder how his words have changed. We aren't even sure how his language sounds.What I..
Another unexpected shift

Another unexpected shift

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Last thing on my mind, but never plan on a sure thing, because that is when the unexpected comes along.A day off was in order, but another had made a ..
When you know you are part of the family

When you know you are part of the family

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Most think of family as those related by blood.Such a limited view.You have those friends. Admit it!Their children call you Aunt, or Uncle. (Fun for m..
Because I choose not to accept labels

Because I choose not to accept labels

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Why should I be restricted by a simple label?Others try to say it is a choice, and they turn it into some kind of mission. Turning against there fello..
Just to pass some time

Just to pass some time

A Poem by Jon Roggie


If you are looking for some kind of deep insight, go ahead, read on.Who knows? It could happen.This is about all of those little quizzes, those on the..
Let's see

Let's see

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to look at what I do best.I seem to be able to tell a story, probably because I write like I would talk.Each word is not one simply typed to a ..
Don't touch that

Don't touch that

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Excuse me.Is that yours?Did you ask to borrow it?No?Maybe you should move along, and I do remember a face.That's right, move along.Turn your back for ..
Laughing on top of the cinders

Laughing on top of the cinders

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes, I sit here smiling, while the world burns around me.Please. Don't judge.Try and see the dark humor which brought us here.If any of you noticed an..
We had Wallace and Ladmo

We had Wallace and Ladmo

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is a simple nostalgic walk.For those who know what I am talking about, share a smile.For the rest of you, we didn't have a painted clown for our ..