She Will Speak Loudly, Because I Did
A poem about the quiet fight to reclaim your voice and teach your child to never lose hers.
Voices weren’t always safe where I lived.
Over time, I learned to listen more than speak.
Courage didn’t come from volume, but from honesty.
Asking for help was the bravest word I ever said.
Living loud now, in ways silence never could.
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Author's Note:
This was written in response to the VOCAL challenge created by D.K. Shepard. The Literal Life category made me reflect on what it means to reclaim your voice after trauma and then model that resilience for the next generation.
Thank you, D.K., for the nudge to write something I didn’t know I needed to say.
About the Creator
Carolina Borges
I've been pouring my soul onto paper and word docs since 2014
Poet of motherhood, memory & quiet strength
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Comments (4)
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Well deserved win! Powerful piece. Excellent lines: “ Courage didn’t come from volume, but from honesty. Asking for help was the bravest word I ever said.”🤩
Wow! What an impactful piece. I could really feel the courage, and the hope at the end. Nice job!
This is really powerful, Carolina!! I'm blown away and very honored that you entered it in the challenge!