Jon Roggie : Writing

I heard a story

I heard a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Lost in my own misconceptions, I wandered.Oblivious to many things, and seeing only a portion of life.Two people caught my eye.Older man and a little ..
Six months and change

Six months and change

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I might be cutting it close. Growing a beard takes time.Granted, most of it is white.Still,I will have to resort to some cosmetics.Unfortunately, the ..
Piano

Piano

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I look at writing,and I feel it is like learning to play the keys.After a touch of time, you can hammer out a tune.I am still playing Chopsticks.
A great wall

A great wall

A Poem by Jon Roggie


"We shall build this wall."What?"Something to prove the resilience of our people."It is a few closet doors with hinges,and when did I get a voice-over..
I miss my friends

I miss my friends

A Poem by Jon Roggie


This is already starting a bit awkward.Some of you are just a touch closer.Please,don't take offense.When you are able to spin a tale,all the while mu..
We become one

We become one

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Memories of waiting in line at a concert. Lyrics of the band Yes are mixed in, and obviously the words belong to them.
This is a pisser

This is a pisser

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am trying to be honest from the start.I will be complaining.However,being polite, words will stay on the cheerful style.I am already saying "Quiet y..
Hum in my hands

Hum in my hands

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am going to complain.I want to write,and my hands will not cooperate.To be honest I should say arms.I still manage to write.It takes a little longer..
Stories never end

Stories never end

A Poem by Jon Roggie


It is part of my nature.Sneaking laughs,while trying to be serious.I tell stories,or at least I try.This leads to a problem.When does it stop?Personal..
Shouting behind the silence

Shouting behind the silence

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Words spoken quietly,the ones which carry.While said in a whisper,somehow, the message echoes.