Rouge: Poems

by J.R. Rogue

"I've always been told I am
too intimidating to approach,
and it's strange to me that they can't see
how soft my heart is..."

In Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue's collection Rouge, the bestselling author shares her original and early typewritten work posted on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. In this collection, you will find writing touching on varying topics such as love, loss, heartache, hope, and tenderness.

Genres: Poetry, Ebooks

105 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 11, 2016

About the author

J.R. Rogue first put pen to paper at the age of fifteen after developing an unrequited high school crush and has never stopped writing about heartache. She has published multiple volumes of poetry and novels. Her work has been recognized with three Goodreads Choice Awards nominations, a testament to the impact of her work on readers.

In addition to her writing, J.R. Rogue is a certified yoga teacher with additional certification in Yoga Nidra and Trauma-Informed Yoga. She is passionate about mindfulness and meditation, and currently studying Foundations in Meditation. Furthermore, J.R. Rogue has been sober from alcohol since January 1st, 2020, a personal achievement that she is proud of and that has strengthened her commitment to mindfulness and wellness.

J.R. Rogue resides in a small town in the Midwest with her family, where she enjoys a peaceful life reading and telling stories

Reviews

[✰ Liz ✰ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"...my tears remind me that this world of ours has not yet turned me to stone."

Rogue is a passionate collection of poems by J.R. Rogue. More intense and full of passion, each poem colors a spectacular battle of emotions. As always, Ms. Rogue has crafted an unforgettable piece of brilliance!


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[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I romance you
and
you regret me

I'm trying to read more poetry as my slump hits me the hardest. Rouge has 130+ collection and I've only like 40 of them. For something that I got for free, it's not that bad.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

J. R. Rogue has this amazing ability to say so much with very few words. Her words have the power to take me back to my first heartache and with the turn of a page, I'm falling in love with my forever all over again. Some of her poems are raw, while others give you butterflies as you read and the nostalgia hits hard. The paperback version of this collection of work has so many tabs, and my ebook is practically highlighted from beginning to end from all the small passages that I love.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed, as always.

Double-edged is one of my many favorites. I can't get enough of this woman's poetry. I have never swallowed words up in this way before. ❤️

[Eunice (nerdytalksbookblog) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Most of the poems are a little cliche for my own liking, but there are good ones as well. All in all it's a collection I already have encountered before. I want to read more of JR Rogue's new poems and see how the writing style will develop. Give it a try and see it for yourself.

[Brina · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

When you hear the word "poetry", what do you think of? Do you think back to your school years when your teachers made you read, analyze and interpret boring poems from long gone and dead poets?
Forget those long gone and dead poets! THIS is 21st century poetry as it's finest. Every poem of Rogue is so honest and real. I've marked so many poems that I can relate to and so many that were just beautiful in my eyes. I can't wait to read more poems of her!

I've always been
told I am
too intimidating to approach,

and it's strange to me
that they can't see
how soft my heart is

- soft heart <3

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t think I liked poetry, but apparently I just wasn’t reading the right kind of stuff.

I loved this! I first heard about J.R. Rogue through Instagram. She posts a lot of her pieces on there and her writing is beautiful! This is the first book I have read of hers and plan to read more soon!

Top Favorites

“We are fools, no?” and “We will come back to each other”

[Beatrix · Rating 2 out of 5]

save a spot for me
among the deeds you
deem as sins

I'll play the role well

Not my favorite from J. R. Rogue.

[Taylor Clenin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Words are written on my heart

Good grief.. this woman knows how to rip me apart. Her words are filled with so much emotion for me. Loved every part of it.

[Sandra Miksa · Rating 3 out of 5]

These poems were heartfelt and relatable to modern day dating. However, they were too short, simplistic, and at times repetitive.

[Jessica Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found your Instagram account one day and I instantly fell for your words, girl. You're great with them!!
This one in particular made me go back to a nostalgic time of my life and at the same time the now.

[Leila · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this I now have a new found love of poetry, well not just any poetry J.R.Rogue's poetry.
I was surprised to find how many actually resonated with me and I look forward to reading more by this very wonderful and talented Author.

[Suzette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this

I love this book so much I highlighted almost everything. How can this woman make me feel a lot of things with her words? ❤️

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always loved poetry. I haven't read much in forever. But I'm in love with J.R. Rogue. Her words are magic. Mesmerizing. Simply like lovely.

[Daniele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am truly always left with no proper words to explain what her Jen’s poetry gives me. Rogue is yet again another collection that leaves me speechless. There are moment of joy and sadness and pain and hope all within these pages. I never rush through them, I sometimes, many times will read again the ones that punch my soul right after I feel them.

It’s a comfort to know you aren’t alone. It’s a comfort to read the honesty she gives us. It is all just so beautiful.

[Tara Durham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it were possible for me to have read these poems many, many years ago. They clearly brought back memories, some good…some not so good-but they’re all a part of me now. These are very short, but so well written that you’ll be able to see yourself in every one of them. I know I certainly did.
I’d never heard of this author before and am grateful that this is the first book of six that I picked up. On to the next….

[Sarah Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything about this. I love the cover and the title. I love the words inked into each and every page. This is one of my favorite books of poetry to date. I have several by J.R. Rogue and can't wait to read them all!!! This one is something i feel like every woman can relate to at different stages in life. It's just really really good!

[Ally Guay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poetry has become my absolute favorite genre to read. Lately, I just can't get enough. And this book, this collection of poems, deffidently intrigued me. The material was raw, beautiful, and relatable. I found myself smiling, nodding, and thinking to myself, "that's me". Beautiful read:)

[Inês Gueifão · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these really hit home.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favourite for the author's poem collection.

[Taylor Hondos · Rating 5 out of 5]

JR Rogue is unbelievably good.

[Shannon O'Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

Once again I find myself relating too much to her poems. Beautiful and deep making me take a deeper look at myself. Left speechless by her words once again.

[Opal Moon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Quinesia Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty great love poetry. Nothing too emotional here. Some honesty and red blooded passion. Very short poems, non- rhyming; but rhythmic throughout the book from poem to poem. I got it on sale, so it was totally worth it for me. A lot of poems here, but you could read it in like 20 or 30 min. For the girls and the guys, a few of the poems really hit home. Good poetry. Good stuff.

Oh yeah, there's almost no vulgarity or sacrilege.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the reason I became hooked on J.R. Rogue's words. Her instagram account drew me in, and the fact that she put all those beautiful words in a book had me so excited. It's beautiful and so full of feels. This is not just a must read it's a stop everything and run and get this!!

[Alie | Bookscape Away · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!!! Review coming soon :D

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[Alicia Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the J.R. Rogue I first fell in love with! Though this is her latest release, I truly believe this work is where her greatness started.

[Fida Islaih · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes!

It touched me. Some poems are dreamy and some are sad. But all of them are full of so much truth.

[Mike He · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only are J.R. Rogue‘s poems in this fine collection meaningful, they also are philosophical. They relate as well as echo like "I am not defined by who loves me, I am defined by love, the love I have inside..."