Jon Roggie : Writing

Lost, but still searching

Lost, but still searching

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It seems to have become a constant.What else do I have to learn?More to the point,how do I use it?Knowledge is not meant to be an end. You have to lea..
Being creative

Being creative

A Story by Jon Roggie


Irritation may lead to a stroke of genius,or maybe it is the lack of sleep.The past week my neighborhood has been in a festive mood.Fireworks seem to ..
Social media

Social media

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Before you think I am about to go on a rant,I am actually going to talk about a positive.Winding down after the day.Early dinner, or maybe a late lunc..
Sharing my world

Sharing my world

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It wasn't deliberate,but it did feel natural.I fell into my own odd style.I ramble along.Telling my day to day observations.Apparently,one thing is so..
Now, I am being stubborn

Now, I am being stubborn

A Poem by Jon Roggie


maybe if I start quietlyI think that option has left.It might take some effort,but like the spice, the words will flow.Yes,I just put in a Dune refere..
I will ignore the pain

I will ignore the pain

A Poem by Jon Roggie


To understand this,you have to feel it.Your hands are numb,at least until you try to make them move.Hang your arms,and maybe the feeling returns.Large..
Complaints

Complaints

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Let me be honest.I wasn't supposed to be here.Yes, I am getting ready to start complaining.I am supposed to be a hermit.Walk around in nature,and be b..
Only some will understand

Only some will understand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Trying to be positive in a world of pain,and it does take some effort.Led to a shell.Not to hide behind, merely a buffer.As a tortoise,I take my time...
This is why I ramble

This is why I ramble

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Day in the life.I only get a moment to concentrate.Termites in the orange tree,so it it is time for it to go.Chainsaw? Why not. I can learn.Side view...
A two dog night

A two dog night

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes,the dogs just get scared.Random fireworks,possible gunshots, or maybe a car backfiring.Either way, it puts them in a panic.Luckily,I outweig..