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Rumors of Ouroboros

Rumors of Ouroboros

Thoughtful, creative, and provocative verses about the Black human experience and the bravery of our souls.

2023

Erica Jean Smith

Erica Jean Smith

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I’ll Still Be Black When I Wake Up Tomorrow

The immutability of African-ness and elusiveness of Blackness is a source of contention and confusion — perhaps forever

Jun 25

I’ll Still Be Black When I Wake Up Tomorrow

Jun 25

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How I’m Transforming My Life With Japanese Wisdom

Finding my ikigai has been powerful and fulfilling thus far

Jul 1

How I’m Transforming My Life With Japanese Wisdom

Jul 1

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I’m Done Blaming Myself For Having Diabetes

You should be done too and here’s why

Mar 9

I’m Done Blaming Myself For Having Diabetes

Mar 9

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That Time I Wished I Were Dark Skinned

Dark skin is high fashion, beautiful and timeless…

Apr 27

That Time I Wished I Were Dark Skinned

Apr 27

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Let Us Pray

From ‘Rumors of War Against Juicy Black Bodies’ book

Feb 25, 2023

Let Us Pray

Feb 25, 2023

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Bookworm Book Budgeting Tips For 2024 And Beyond

So many new books are available for purchase, but you can save while savoring a good story too

3d ago

Bookworm Book Budgeting Tips For 2024 And Beyond

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I Don’t Think We’re Fully Grasping The Horror Of Being An Educator

It’s more than just disrespectful students and a schoolboard that doesn’t have your back

5d ago

I Don’t Think We’re Fully Grasping The Horror Of Being An Educator

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Doing This One Small Thing Empowered Me In My Health Journey

Before chronic illness controls you, YOU have to take control

6d ago

Doing This One Small Thing Empowered Me In My Health Journey

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This Is How You Write — You Die One Million Little Deaths Each Time

How does one truly write well and reap the rewards?

Oct 22

This Is How You Write — You Die One Million Little Deaths Each Time

Oct 22

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Before You Allow Fear To Dictate Your Parenting, Think Of My Story

I now understand how fear can be detrimental to a child’s success and progress even in old age.

Oct 21

Before You Allow Fear To Dictate Your Parenting, Think Of My Story

Oct 21

It's Ericajean

It's Ericajean

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Essayist and poet | Author of Rumors of Ouroboros . Learn more about Erica at https://linktr.ee/itsericajean/

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