Jon Roggie : Writing

All in what you decide to hear

All in what you decide to hear

A Story by Jon Roggie


Some people call it selective hearing.Usually,this means being able to not hear.The ability to ignore the things we don't want to hear, or those we ch..
Last chance

Last chance

A Story by Jon Roggie


I dive out the door.Watching the elevator dragged down, the music does seem to match."Can't touch this."I had to be curious about the purple gorilla.I..
Spandau Ballet?

Spandau Ballet?

A Story by Jon Roggie


You have to be kidding me.I am running for my life,and I still have to listen to this?Please let these doors open.
Running for my life

Running for my life

A Story by Jon Roggie


I realize this is not the normal run of events,but try to follow me.The purple gorilla is not pleased.His cage is shredded in seconds.I am skipping up..
I think I will regret this

I think I will regret this

A Story by Jon Roggie


Despite the warnings,I still sneak out later in the night.My host is asleep,so I am able to take the elevator, and finally reach the escalator.I look ..
The journey

The journey

A Story by Jon Roggie


My reluctant host sighs."Follow me."He leads me to an elevator,and after, we still go down an escalator.At this point,any rational mind should be wond..
I start to wonder

I start to wonder

A Story by Jon Roggie


A purple gorilla.I have heard of a grape ape.I am intrigued."Will you show me the purple gorilla?"I can see the hesitance on his face."You can't touch..
The story contiues

The story contiues

A Story by Jon Roggie


Now.To be honest, wouldn't you have some questions?So, I ask."Purple ape?"Now,it starts."Actually,a purple gorilla."I can tell he is hesitant,but how..
A story starts a story

A story starts a story

A Story by Jon Roggie


From the start,i must admit something.I am tired.This means I might take up the story later.Cliffhangers are good for the heart.A man's car breaks dow..
I sing a song

I sing a song

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Something I learned as a child.You tell a story, or sing a song.Passes the time.Now,some of these songs are recent history, and have a different style..