Jon Roggie : Writing

I still remember a lesson from high school

I still remember a lesson from high school

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know.For those who have been here before, I will ramble about the process of writing.I screw up my punctuation, and may have bypassed proper grammar..
Words felt right,

Words felt right,

A Poem by Jon Roggie


but the feeling behind them would be changed.Normally, I like seeing the different views, but this time I could see the outcome.So, I stopped. Words k..
Why so serious?

Why so serious?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Your face is so grim. Do you think it will help?If it always looks the same, most will start to ignore.You have to learn to pace it.A laugh here, and ..
Simplicity

Simplicity

A Poem by Jon Roggie


The best response to complications.Granted the solution to the Gordian Knot was a bit extreme. Not sure if I approve, but I can understand saving a bi..
Preparing for Halloween

Preparing for Halloween

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Natural chameleon, waiting for the perfect disguise.Try to make this year different, and try to plan.One of the jesters I think, but from which panthe..
Just a taste

Just a taste

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Go ahead, only a bite.What could be the harm?Savor the flavor on your tongue, a little reminder licked from the lips.Adds to the craving, wanting the ..
Just because

Just because

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You have to notice.How many take the little bit of time?Store is empty, comes out to help.Could sit there, like so many others.Another reason to retur..
Words I am unable to share

Words I am unable to share

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know, sounds like a tease.I still can't do it. Nothing sick or twisted.Quite the opposite.A moment which made, and destroyed me.The words sear me, a..
Preaching to the choir?

Preaching to the choir?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Does that sound like my style?Why conform, when you have the chance to expound?So today a song from the past.Look up the lyrics, "Bark at the Moon!"
Never dismiss creativity

Never dismiss creativity

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Maybe this should be a story, but I am telling it.So anyway, older brother, he can come up with some stuff.Scavenged bamboo, garbage bags, and a lot o..