Jon Roggie : Writing

Deception masked by confidence

Deception masked by confidence

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Walk into a room, and you wonder if they know.You are deceit in human form.Your moral compass was bent years ago,and you choose where your passions go..
Doubt

Doubt

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Whispers in the ear,spoken by voices unseen.Steady rhythm running in the background.Less unexpected,and not to mention irritating.There are always dou..
Walking beneath petals falling

Walking beneath petals falling

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Each step takes a moment. I move a bit slow.Life in the Garden.Oranges, and lemons are growing.Roses going dormant.Baby toads hopping,and I hope they ..
What do you want?

What do you want?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I haven't done one of these in awhile.Drifting back into the concept of writing.In our rather rambunctious times,what do you want your words to accomp..
words spoken to the wind

words spoken to the wind

A Poem by Jon Roggie


even in moments of solitudeyou find a way to speakvoice carryinggrabbing my attentioni can only respondspeaking to the wind
Mom's Birthday

Mom's Birthday

A Poem by Jon Roggie


She turns 76 in a few hours.Now,I could take advantage of the various birthday specials, but I cringe.Tonight,I put together a lemon cheesecake, froze..
Tub of Ice Part VIII

Tub of Ice Part VIII

A Story by Jon Roggie


I feel a small hand shaking my shoulder.Attempts at regaining focus seem to take longer."How long Fesili?""Just a little while."I am teaching too much..
What kind of a message?

What kind of a message?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have to think about it.I don't seem to be able to settle on one issue.Still,I may detect a theme.The one constant running from write to write.Whethe..
Wind or leaf?

Wind or leaf?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Autumn is near,and the leaves will be showing their beauty.Momentary display,carried away on a breeze.Wind,capricious in nature, cares not where the l..
Why be normal?

Why be normal?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


From the start,I have to give credit.The title originates from a bumper sticker. I refuse to say which year I first saw it.None of your business.Movin..