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A Poetic Exploration of Identity, Love, and Loss

In her debut poetry collection, Is For All The Things You Are, poet and spoken word artist J.R. Rogue invites readers on a deeply personal and evocative journey through the complexities of identity, love, and loss. With stunning imagery and raw, honest emotion, Rogue's poems explore the ways in which we shape and are shaped by our experiences, the ways in which we love and lose, and the ways in which we find healing and hope in the darkest of times.

A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book

by Danni Washington

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14499 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	26 pages

The poems in Is For All The Things You Are are as diverse as the experiences they explore. There are poems about love, both lost and found; poems about grief and loss; poems about self-discovery and acceptance; and poems about resilience and hope. Throughout the collection, Rogue's voice is clear and strong, offering readers a sense of comfort and connection, even in the midst of pain.

One of the things that makes Is For All The Things You Are so special is Rogue's ability to capture the beauty and pain of the human experience with such honesty and vulnerability. In the poem "For All The Things You Are," she writes:

You are the sun and the moon, the stars and the sea,
You are the laughter and the tears, the joy and the pain,
You are the strength and the weakness, the courage and the fear,
You are all the things that make me who I am.

This poem perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the collection, celebrating the beauty and complexity of the human experience, even in the midst of pain and loss. Rogue's poems remind us that we are all flawed and imperfect, but that we are also capable of great love, resilience, and hope.

Is For All The Things You Are is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. Rogue's voice is clear and strong, her imagery is stunning, and her message is one of hope and resilience. This is a book that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and it is sure to become a classic of contemporary poetry.

Praise for Is For All The Things You Are

"J.R. Rogue's poems are a powerful exploration of the human experience. With stunning imagery and raw, honest emotion, she captures the beauty and pain of love, loss, and self-discovery. Is For All The Things You Are is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Our Book Library reviewer

"Is For All The Things You Are is a beautiful and deeply moving collection of poems. J.R. Rogue's voice is clear and strong, and her message is one of hope and resilience. This is a book that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds." - Goodreads reviewer

"J.R. Rogue's poetry is a gift to the world. Her words are raw, honest, and full of heart. Is For All The Things You Are is a book that will touch your soul and stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Barnes & Noble reviewer

About the Author

J.R. Rogue is a poet, spoken word artist, and educator. She is the author of the poetry collection Is For All The Things You Are. Her work has been featured in numerous literary journals and anthologies, and she has performed her poetry at venues across the country.

Rogue is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and self-care. She is the founder of the non-profit organization The Poetic Voice, which provides free creative writing workshops to people who are struggling with mental health issues.

Rogue is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied English and Creative Writing. She currently lives in San Francisco, California.

Buy Is For All The Things You Are

Is For All The Things You Are is available in paperback and ebook formats from all major retailers. You can also Free Download a signed copy of the book from Rogue's website.

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