The First Ten: Selected Poems 2015-2025 Paperback – December 29, 2025

A decade of expression. A lifetime in the making. The First Ten brings together the most significant works of J. Raymond. Spanning the course of ten years and eight published collections of poetry and prose, The First Ten serves as a compilation of his most popular and powerful writings to date.With striking imagery and evocative language, explore themes of love, loss, grief, fatherhood, addiction, heartbreak, wild transformation, and greater understanding of self throughout the seasons of life. From the biting intensity of his early works to the discerning reflections of recent years in sobriety, this collection showcases the raw, honest growth of an author widely admired for his unerring ability to resonate deeply with readers from all walks of life.The First Ten edits, revises, and assembles many of the viral, well-known poems that continue to be read and shared by thousands each day, along with recent, previously unpublished writings. Unfiltered author notes and insights offer an in-depth look into each of his best-selling books.The greatest hits from a decade of highs and lows, ebbs and flows, heavens, hells, and the beautifully, brutal lessons gleaned through it all. Expressed poignantly and unapologetically, from one the preeminent, most notable voices of a generation. Read more