The Beginning of Me

Poetry Collection, No.1Paperback (104pgs) | Kindle EditionOrder Directly from Amazon. November 2013 | Publishers Weekly Cover Feature"As I began my journey into adulthood, I realized the persona of what I was led to believe a man should be was a standard I could not meet. I believed in God, but I did not believe in me. I felt fear. I felt anxiety. I felt insecure. And I could tell no one about it. Instead, I began to write my feelings down in the form of poetry on scraps of paper. This process helped me to be honest with myself about who I saw in the mirror. As you read through, maybe it can help you, too." - Eric C. Jackson Excerpt: “Fear” I am afraid to dreamI am afraid to driveI am afraid to liveAnd afraid to die I am afraid to sailI am afraid to succeedI am afraid to increaseAnd afraid to believe All of my lifeI wanted to achieveSo what I cannot doIs accept all these lies January 1, 2009