Carolina Borges
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I've been pouring my soul onto paper and word docs since 2014
Poet of motherhood, memory & quiet strength
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To the One Who Holds My Words
Dear Paper, You never speak, but you always listen. With every touch, you surrender—soft and open, never flinching at the mess I make. I press into you with inked confessions, and still, you remain. Blank before me. Patient. Unjudging. You let me become something I can’t be alone.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Poets
I Only Cut Because I Care
Dear Maple Cutting Board, You always lay still for me. That’s how I knew it was real. When others flinched from my edge, you welcomed it. When they recoiled at my sharpness, you invited it in—over and over. You never bled, but God, how you bruised. And I—I memorized your grain with every slice.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Poets
Why I Stopped Editing My First Drafts
For years, I thought I was a better writer when I edited as I went. I believed that cleaning up my words mid-sentence was a sign of discipline—professionalism, even. But what I didn’t realize was that I was silencing the most honest part of my voice.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Writers
Saltwater Solace
This poem was inspired by an Instagram reel featuring the image above. Someone asked if I could write a poem based on it—and I said yes. I didn’t expect the feelings it would bring up: the ocean, loneliness, memory, and ultimately, a quiet sort of healing.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Poets
10 Ways to Unblock Your Writing When You're Burned Out
Writer’s block isn’t the enemy. Sometimes it’s your creativity asking for care instead of output. Whether you’re navigating burnout, motherhood, or self-doubt, here are 10 gentle ways to reconnect with your voice and start writing again.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Writers
