Jon Roggie : Writing

Stone Piano

Stone Piano

A Story by Jon Roggie


Seclusion weighs on the soulWaiting.Sorry. Have to take a moment.You love them,but never know.He even gives a grin as he passes.Doesn't appreciate all..
Which story will it be?

Which story will it be?

A Story by Jon Roggie


After dinner has always been storytime. Sunlight sinking, matching weary eyelidsGather together,knowing siblings, and elders will need a hand to bed.S..
The story tells

The story tells

A Story by Jon Roggie


Tortoise takes a nightly stroll,an notices a new arrival.Garden is open.After a few minutes,reaches someone recognized."oh tala"Ramshackle stir of lim..
Steam on the lenses

Steam on the lenses

A Story by Jon Roggie


Sip of hot chocolate.Nose lingers above the brim.Dwell in the simple things."Are you even awake?"Hide a smile.Slowly take my glasses, and polish the s..
Why, Tortoise?

Why, Tortoise?

A Story by Jon Roggie


The question hangs in an unusually pleasant night's air."Long answer first?"Poor little guy.Wringing his little, red cap.Shift my shell."Better start ..
Gives me time to think

Gives me time to think

A Story by Jon Roggie


It began with the cats.Having grown tired of their fragrant aroma, I was left with one humane resolution.The flowerbeds will be covered with paving st..
The Gnome asks...

The Gnome asks...

A Story by Jon Roggie


Forgive me Warner Brothers
Sand and stone

Sand and stone

A Story by Jon Roggie


Back to basics.Step backDon't scream.Another stoneStill low on this side
Gather my masks

Gather my masks

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Another day,and for me,no different than most.Choose a face to match the day.Try and make it pleasant. and I stop break pause breathWhich face should ..
Bad Gnome Rising

Bad Gnome Rising

A Story by Jon Roggie


They keep dragging me back.No consideration of debts paid.All I want is my quiet.Makes me want to fly away.Gasping breath grows closer.Stone smile spr..