Jon Roggie : Writing

Tossed aside

Tossed aside

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Do not let your words quietly sinkNot fairLeaving them to vanishFeels like you might have tossed them to the sideMessage softly spoken thinking it wil..
She won't listen

She won't listen

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First,I give my apologies.I am irritated.I was not supposed to be raising a teenage girl. Thank you brother. Still dodging the support also?Yes,this ..
Touch of Medusa

Touch of Medusa

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Slowly,I turn to stone.Hands show it first.You grow to an understanding.Wait.Be patient.The touch will soon fade away.
Dreams are not my own

Dreams are not my own

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sure,I wonder about my own future, but I have moved along.I look at the present day,and attempt to devise a future.Gather in what I see, and listen.I ..
Introduced Mom to the Grateful Dead

Introduced Mom to the Grateful Dead

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Yes,I mentioned some of the history.This was about the music.She found an old cassette.One mixed in with all of the debris.Played her a song,and she l..
19 Inches

19 Inches

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Odd measurement.Both hands, wide as they can reach.Now,this all depends if I keep both thumbs touching.Deciding not to reach.Allowing my hands to simp..
A pinball machine

A pinball machine

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Things we do for fun.Obviously,my visits here are one.Something to let myself slip away, and use a different facet of creativity.To put it simply,the ..
Tub of Ice Part VI

Tub of Ice Part VI

A Story by Jon Roggie


Now,there are a lot of stories here, and all you have to do is walk.The Kölner Dom.Now,for anyone who has never been here, it is an impressive si..
The doors open behind me

The doors open behind me

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Life is often seen in a rear-view mirror.You would think this is because of my choices.I admit it. Maybe a few, but growing less.I also have to be ho..
I give terrible reviews

I give terrible reviews

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Honestly,they rarely make sense.There is a reason behind this.Your words make me want to write.I find myself matching words.I want to play.So,I feel I..