Poems For The Moon: Vol 1

Letters for the Universe #1

by J.R. Rogue

"Can we, for tonight,
just be the moon?
Curve into me like that cheshire
grin in the sky.
Press your heart into my back.
Let me forget my own."

In her Letters for the Universe Series Goodreads Choice Nominated poet J.R. Rogue shares intimate poems written lovingly for her readers. Take a journey through the eyes of author and reader as Rogue shares a glimpse into the private task of writing poetry dedicated to readers worldwide.

Poems for the Moon: Vol 1 is book 1 in the Letters to the Universe series. Each poem in this collection is a custom piece written for a J.R. Rogue reader.

Previously published as Letters To The Moon.

Genres: Poetry, Ebooks, Love, Nonfiction

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2018

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

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whispered to my heart.

Aah god this book was heart-wrenchingly good. There right there somewhere in the center I could feel whispers in my chest and dear heavens is Rogue talented. Read it, I know you'll agree.

[Tylah Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

beautiful

[Beatrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

J.R. Rogue is always a good idea!

[Katelyn Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars, maybe 3.75! I'm still deciding on a rating because I did enjoy this collection a lot but maybe it's because I had just read another collection that connected with me so much and this one didn't as much - some of them did connect with me a lot though- but I can still appreciate the beauty and depth of these poems. I will definitely read more from this author in the future!

[bookmarkbelles · Rating 4 out of 5]

WAITING was my fave 💜

[mary ❀ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not at all moon related -100/10.

Seriously though, it was okay I guess. It seems evident it was meant to be enjoyed by people who are already fans of hers. Too discordant, though I realize the poems are meant to be seperate and not part of an overall narrative. It just felt kinda hollow to me. Pretty words though I guess.

[SOFIA❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great poems

[Amber’s Book Nook · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed the short stories of poems

[Ann 🦢]

I love poems. They are so simple and heartfelt!

[Sasha Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this is short it's raw in a way that other poetry books are afraid of being. All of Rogue's work is like that. Honest, raw, unapologetic.

[•°• gabs •°• · Rating 3 out of 5]

"let's bottle laughter.
take it to the corners of the world.
where we live, where we carry each other."

[talon smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

If it has the words:

1. JR
2. Poetry
3. Rogue ...

mentioned anywhere, it's a sheer DELIGHT. A treat. A heart-wrenching experience.
Poems for the Moon is definitely one of her best works. She's like a fine wine. Better and better every single time.

[Julia Benassi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will rise & brush
the e ashes from
my knees.
that life was not for me.
.
Well, qué me pasó con este poemario? Fue muy lindo; tuvo momentos espectaculares con imágenes preciosísimas, pero no fue nada que no hubiera leído antes. Supongo que me tengo que acostumbrar a esto porque ya me pasó como 3 veces but then siempre leo algo distinto y después vuelvo a caer. Igual me gustaría seguir con esta serie, ya veremos cuándo y cómo.

[Sabina_bere · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess that wasn't the right time for me to read this short peotry collection. Not bad but I don't feel the depth of poems.

[annalee ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the worst collection of poetry (that’s reserved for Rupi Kaur!), but the majority of these poems lacked depth, emotion, or cohesiveness. I’m not a fan of “Instagram poetry,” which seems to be the vibe that Rogue was going for (in fact, I know it is—her entire Instagram page is filled with one-liners in a typewriter font). Poems For The Moon: Vol. 1 was a handful of random poems slapped together to make a collection, which added a disjointed quality that made it less than extraordinary. I’ll probably forget that I read this.

[Toni Araneta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance

While this was short, this book of Romance made me fall right back inlove. Her magic words leave me craving for more so I’m reading her whole series of poetry now!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet, tender collection of poetry.

[Sharon Copcutt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first poetry book since high school and I enjoyed it more than I expected to!

[Nichole Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Poetry!

[ren · Rating 2 out of 5]

eh. not for me, i guess.

[Ellathebookworm❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only reason I gave 4 stars is that I noticed a bit of grammer mistakes but overall a very heartwarming and beautifully expressed peoms.

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it

Great poems,; i just didn't relate. Short book but really great poems. The feeling is there but not for me.

[Cristina Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt a warm sensation from within while reading these poems. Beautiful, heartfelt poetry for the universe. Who knew one could hold such emotions and let them mark the pages. There is something to be felt here. And something to take away from here. There is nothing more intriguing, or special, than the poetry in this collection. Love is felt. Love is taken. And somewhere in between is a brave soul embracing both sides of the spectrum.

[Julie Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

The poems are poignant with beautiful imagery and language. Many of them spoke about love and relationships, which is not something I personally relate to but I can appreciate the beauty of it. There were a few which I connected to with a platonic relationship and those were more moving for me.

[Naroba · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Jen.

[Cheyenne Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

so sweet!

always breath taking to read rogue’s collections! this was oh so sweet to take in with the lumineers playing in the background! :)

[Tathagata Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great poems from a young author

One of the best to heart poetry that I have read in recent times. I could relate to almost all of them.

[Andrea McEachen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

What a fantastic read, I really enjoyed it, a tale of love what’s not to enjoy, letters to moon beautiful title

[Lindsey Domokur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such amazing words and feels. Always

[Elizabeth Grant · Rating 1 out of 5]

Quite possibly the most boring collection of poems I have ever read.