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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

“Are You A Team Player?”

And other annoying job application questions I’ve come across

Just now

“Are You A Team Player?”

Just now

Are You Done Pulling Up Your Bootstraps?

I am — in some ways

3d ago

Are You Done Pulling Up Your Bootstraps?

3d ago

You May Not Be Reading Your Medical Chart Right

Knowing certain things to look for can save your health

6d ago

You May Not Be Reading Your Medical Chart Right

6d ago

4 Reasons Why There Is No Cure For Being Human

A look at the ebb and flow of why we’re damaged strengths of beauty

Nov 12

4 Reasons Why There Is No Cure For Being Human

Nov 12

Fame Is The One

A poetic response to Emily Dickinson

Nov 11

Fame Is The One

Nov 11

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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