Jon Roggie : Writing

Whispers from the window

Whispers from the window

A Poem by Jon Roggie


At a younger age,dark thoughts going through my head, at night I would hear a voice,"Don't rush it."A little older, and thoughts surfacing again, agai..
Wistful smile

Wistful smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Always, a momentary pause, and after my face is unseen.To give a sense of hope is not the goal.Now, if by a few words, incite the search for hope?So, ..
From a tortoise's perspective

From a tortoise's perspective

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I think this is fair game.H. C. A.'s words carry to this dayWhen the blinding rhetoric, overwhelms the goal, and makes you wonder if it was ever inten..
Maybe this is what I should do

Maybe this is what I should do

A Poem by Jon Roggie


These days, it wouldn't be considered odd.A tortoise, if you happened to stop to listen, might happen to spin a tale.A simple tale, told quietly.One w..
Expression of anger

Expression of anger

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This maybe an insight, trying to explain myself.Happiness is easy, sharing images gleefully.Sadness requires more effort, reluctantly passing along th..
Who remembers the fate of Jiminy Cricket?

Who remembers the fate of Jiminy Cricket?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


No, not from the house of mouseLook back to the original story and lose some of the childhood's lusterAn example of the difference one between my chil..
Sometimes

Sometimes

A Poem by Jon Roggie


just sit back, and find the moment.Read a book, no review required.Maybe one from the past, chance to relive pleasant memories.Relax, and sink into a ..
Scorpion on a turtle's back

Scorpion on a turtle's back

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The storyteller sits. Moves his feet towards the fire, and with a quiet voice, finally speaks.Twist on an old story.A scorpion takes a ride across a r..
I did not ask permission

I did not ask permission

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I hope you will not be upset.Hopefully, less damaging than a version at a Karaoke bar.Not up on all of the legal requirements, so I just give credit t..
Run

Run

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Inspired by "Run" created by Collective Soul