I’m Still Standing

By Vikki Jackson

‘I’m Still Standing’ is a book of poetry and short essays which are composed from personal accounts that occurred in my life as well as poems written about African American injustice. The first chapter oppressed is about what's occurring in the world today; police brutality, racial injustice, and social unrest.
The following chapters are poems from my personal life’s experiences in regards to molestation, family deaths, and poverty. Other chapters account my personal struggles with depression, thoughts of suicide amd domestic violence and my struggle with self.
I’m Still Standing is written to inspire others who have gone through some of the same struggles I have in turn giving them hope in knowing that they’re not alone. It is also written to encourage them to speak out about injustice and be a voice for those who can speak for themselves.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Mar 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9781663238238

Vikki Jackson

Vikki K. Jackson is an inspiring writer and poet. Her first book is an anthology written about her personal experiences. ‘I’m Still Standing’ is a book of transparency, inspiration, and encouragement to her readers. Vikki is a graduate of Ashland University in Ohio with a Bachelor's degree in communications and a minor in sociology. She is a certified paralegal with further studies in criminal law. Vikki is also a longstanding member of Toastmasters International. She shares her time between Louisiana and Texas with her family.

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ISBN: 978-1-6632-3824-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6632-3823-8 (e)

iUniverse rev. date: 03/30/2023

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To My Daughters Vaniqua and Ava for loving

me unconditionally despite my flaws.

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To Mom for being a Perseverer through adversity

and loving your children as you did.

Rest Peacefully.

1951-2019

Contents

Entitlement

From Pain to Aggression

Together

Oppressed Beyond Noon

No one Sees

We Shall Overcome

Beautiful is Her Name

I Can Only Be Me

Shattered

Between the World and Me

Dear Sister

Dear Brother

Dear Moma

I’m Still Standing

My Beautiful Mistakes

Shame

Domestic Violence

Silent Screams

Victim No More

Ears Closed, Eyes Shut

To The