Jon Roggie : Writing

If you told a story

If you told a story

A Poem by Jon Roggie


How would you tell the story?We can read the same lines,but our voices might not sound the same.Simple,if you look at it.We make the story part of us...
There is always passion

There is always passion

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have to understand.Passion takes a price.If it was only pleasure,it would be easy.While angry,passion only stokes the flames.Understood.Certain em..
A freeze brings the sweet

A freeze brings the sweet

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Odd thing about citrus,the fruit needs some cold times.Just a touch,if only to add some flavor.After the freeze,you taste it.Bring me in from the cold..
Hard read

Hard read

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Would you put down the words?Reading "The Executioner's Song".Norman Mailer is the author.I honestly don't know what to think.There are moments which ..
Nothing new

Nothing new

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Do you notice a note of patience,maybe a tinge of anger?Picked up a bit from the last generation.Nothing new.Another attempt.Do you realize how precio..
What the world needs

What the world needs

A Poem by Jon Roggie


As serious as everyone seems to be,I think I have a cure.Relax for a moment,and lie on your side.Peaceful?Wet willie on the slide!
Wait for the laugh

Wait for the laugh

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I have been waiting for awhile.I look back at my life,and see the humor.All of it leads to at least a chuckle.Plenty of drama,and tragedy has been par..
Ego

Ego

A Poem by Jon Roggie


If it was ego,it might as well be tossed in the trash.Taking a breath,and, I know I started this.Time to wonder.If all you are doing is hiding,behind ..
Atlas smiles

Atlas smiles

A Poem by Jon Roggie


"Quit your whining."Voice I heard.Feeling down.Wondering about life."If I can hold the world, what else could I do?"I hear the voice,but still confuse..
Stretch my mind

Stretch my mind

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Stretch my mind Still my face Nothing left out of place World I see Outside my door Not the one I was looking for Stretch my mind Change my..