First Draft of a Man

First Draft of a Man charts the raw, intimate evolution of a young man in the space between who he's been and who he hopes to become. Spanning Lynch's early twenties to his early thirties, these poems navigate the turbulence of mental health, the ache of love and heartbreak, and the quiet disillusionment that shadows early adulthood.

As Lynch searches for purpose, self-esteem, and solid ground, each piece becomes a sketch -honest, and necessary. What emerges is a portrait in progress: a man ...