Jon Roggie : Writing

Fireflies in the night.

Fireflies in the night.

A Chapter by Jon Roggie


Standing in the pasture.Lights grown dim.Alone with your thoughts.Flashes flutter around you.Take a moment.Can't resist.Reach out.Feel a burn.Sometime..
Words spoken in silence

Words spoken in silence

A Poem by Jon Roggie


When no one seems to be listening,why should you try to speak?Simple.Was it worth saying?Is it something you care about?Do you think it must be said?E..
Playing with the Gods

Playing with the Gods

A Chapter by Jon Roggie


At it again.They can't like it.The gift of creation has escaped.No longer do we wait for something new, we search for it.The searching is the problem...
Just to tell a tale

Just to tell a tale

A Chapter by Jon Roggie


Come close.The sky has grown dark, and soon the fire will dim.Move close, don't be shy.Stories will soon be shared, and the seeds of dreams will be s..
Across the world

Across the world

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Easy to focus on the pain,and to be honest,the easiest term is "evil".There is so much more.So many things not in front of a camera,never told.Why?It ..
Lands laid waste

Lands laid waste

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I think back to the old commercials.I guess now they would be public service announcements.Remember the Indian?Yes, I realize.Now, it is Native Americ..
Poised

Poised

A Chapter by Jon Roggie


Still.Just control.Emotions can NOT be let loose.Just let them flow over you.Take the moment.Poised on the edge.Bring back the smile.Take a breath,Sti..
Slow words

Slow words

A Chapter by Jon Roggie


added in the moment. each barely heard.You can hear them, not the audience. each word. another question.
A smile

A smile

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sometimes, you have to slow down. Life is cruel, if only because it cannot stop. I know there are other reasons. I look at my life, and I..