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by Celine U. Gjersvik

Poem: By Moonrise and Moonshine

Explore the duality of existence, where shadows and light entwine; the contrast between ‘The Broken’ lost in despair, and ‘The Divine’ radiating resilience.

Through the contrasting tales, the poem explores the divergent paths one can take. The choice is ours to make, through darkness and light in life, it’s our choice to define our narrative – our perspective of life.

Girl by the sea posing-
Harmoney found by the sea
Smiling, harmonic girl, woman, by the sea
Happy girl haning by the sea
Harmoney found by the sea

By Moonrise and Moonshine

By moonrise and moonshine,

A night of light unfolds, a world of light divine,

In the realm of shadows embrace,

Two stories stand apart, in different space.

The Broken, veiled in despairs hold,

The Divine, radiant, standing bold.

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In the realm of shadows and darkness, The Broken is captivated by fear’s bind,

Only darkness to see, leaving all dreams behind.

A life only seen as a struggle, a path of despair,

Blaming the whole world, their hardships and life is by their.

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The Divine on the other hand, though tested by life’s many trials,

Turns challenges into lessons, all hardships to radiant smiles.

The Divine dances through all strifes, standing tall and strong,

Compose a symphony of resilience, creating the world where she belongs.

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The Broken’s heart is heavy and dark, a canvas portraying the pain,

Refusing to grow, blaming all around them, choosing disdain.

Hating the world, blaming everyone else for their fall,

No responsibility is taken at all.

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The Divine shines with hope and light,

The darkness within faced, transformed by changing her sight.

Through facing the heavy chains of darkness holding her tight,

She embraced the whole journey, day and night.

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Two lives diverged to different paths unknown,

One bounded heavily by shadows, the other in bright light shown.

In the end, down the line, it’s up to you if your story is about the broken, or the divine.

The choice of life is yours to make, yours to define.

Through the dance of life, the canvas you paint and hold,

Is yours to design, to shape and unfold.

In the end, your painting of life in darkness or light,

Is your piece of art, a result from your perspective of life’s brief sight.

Love & Light / CG


My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Sunset

Sunset II

You might see her at sunset,

Or maybe during sunrise.

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Something between dusk till dawn,

She is drawn.

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You might catch her on hands or feet,

Dancing to the beat.

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Or rather climbing in the trees,

But not falling on her knees.

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If you see her,

Let her be,

She is dancing happily.

Woman by the sea during sunset hour.
Sunset and the sea.
Sunsethour where a woman looks into the horizon by the sea.
Love & Light / CG
My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.
Nighttime with a view, woman in a red dress and heels. Oslo Opera
by Celine U. Gjersvik

Poem: Life is an adventure

Life is an adventure

Life is an adventure with ups and downs,

Climbing and climbing for those goals in mind.

Despite the hurry to reach the goal in sight,

It’s the journey with all its light, different views and people you meet,

That will make you feel complete.

Thought the view on the top may be fine,

It’s the journey itself you’ll remember the best,

All those times you were put to a test.

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Wearing a red dress and looking out from the balcony view
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Red dress and horizon view where a woman stands watching the day be through
Nighttime with a view, woman in a red dress and heels. Oslo Opera
Nighttime with a view, woman in a red dress and heels

Love & Light / CG

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Stepping into Confidence: The Power of High-Heeled Shoes

Discover your inner fierceness and boldness with high-heel shoes. They are far more than just fashion: confidence they induce as we walk with grace and pride – ready to conquer the world by our stride.

Whether it’s a bright day or just a day, the moment I put on my heels the feeling of empowerment and confidence surge through me. My fascination with high heels began in childhood, as I’d strut around in them while shopping with my mom. By my teenage years, I was wearing them almost daily, even though it wasn’t recommended and not something I would endorse – though they weren’t that high, good footwear is important for good health. So while I no longer wear them daily, that sense of empowerment and confidence remains.

Join me on a journey into a world of empowerment and self-assurance as we explore the profound impact of high-heeled shoes in these verses, igniting our inner strength and bolstering our determination to conquer life’s challenges with grace. Note that for me it’s high-heel shoes, but for you, it might be something else. Thus, please read the poem with your interpretation and life perspective in mind.

Poem: High heel shoes

One is never fully dressed,

Without a smile on one’s face,

For happiness is what it portrays.

Smiling lady in a trench coat
Smiling lady in a coat
Smiling lady in a coat and high heels

If the day is less bright, try to ignite

The spark within and shine your light.

Maybe by putting on a pair of heels to stand tall,

Finding the courage to face it all.

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High heel shoes, so chic

A fashion statement, bold and unique.

A symbol of femininity and style,

That never fails to make heads turn and smile.

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Put on your heels,

For they can give you todays good feels.

No matter the occasion, no matter the task,

In high heels, I am up for the ask.

For heels are more than just shoes,

They’re a symbol of power, and good feelings they induce.

For in heels, I find my inner voice,

And the confidence to make my own choice.

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In high heels we are fierce and bold,

we can conquer any goal.

Wear your heels with grace and pride,

And conquer the world by your stride.

Lady in a coat and heels during sunset
Woman by the sunset, harbour and sea
Lady in a coat and heels during sunset

Love & Light / CG Art & Poetry

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Share a smile

🌞 Share a smile ☀️

Sunshine inside and out, 

That’s what I’m all about.  

Be the sunshine when you can, 

Like it’s part of your plan. 

For one is never fully dressed, 

Without a smile on one’s face,  

Even when it’s rainy days. 

Despite these facts, 

A smiley face can be just an artifact. 

Thus, here is a little spark and shine, 

For you to, hopefully, feel more fine. 

Whether we feel happy or blue, 

Let’s share a smile me and you.

Love & Light / CG

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Poem: ‘Ladies Night’ – The Feminine Energy

Girls’ night,

So bright and full of delight.

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Girls’ night,

One to catch a flight,

The other before a fight.

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Girls’ night

We will dance or we might,

have a drink of delight. Maybe sweet like strawberries, or a little sour, but most likely you’ll see them fine, on some good wine.

Friends with flowers
Two ladies with flowers

Girls’ night

Fun for a while when we dance and smile.

But believe us when we say,

We cannot stay.

Guys is not for our eyes this very night,

Please do take our advice – for girls’ night is our night to shine bright, filled with compliments to our best of friends. For “Girls just wanna have fun” [1]for a night, without attention from any guy. A girl’s night of everything nice with sugar and spice, mixed with sarcasm, wine and everything fine. [2]

Two ladies with flowers

Girl’s night,

Take our advice.

At this time of night, men’s interest would often turn out to be, to get a lady for just one night. Though it’s romantic under the moons light, we cannot stay this midnight.

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Girl’s night

“Thank you for the drink,” we say, while walking away. Some angry comments from behind – how quickly you went away from your first impression of kind.

Do not believe this is a transaction for you to claim to get paid back. That entitlement mentality is in fact, not an attractive act.  

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If you’re a gentleman you would say,

“Please do stay. Not for the things you think, but rather a conversation in the moonlight, and have another drink.”

When hesitating you would follow up and say:

“I’m not a guy like that,

But if you like, I would enjoy a walk and a chat”.

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Girl’s night

Full of delight.

Might the man of honor and respect show up as a real knight in shining armor – what a real gentleman he might be.

However, for this night it’s ladies time, without having a dude on their mind.

“If you’re a man after your words, reach out another day or night, like you could be a real knight”. Nonetheless, would a man ever utter these words?

So, girls’ night ending with “Thank you again for the drinks, and good night”, walking away for their final part of their lady’s night. Ending their adventure in good mood – sponsored by shared food.

Girl with flowers
Girl with roses

Girls’ night,

Full of delight,

Adventures at heart,

For its part of the art,

But home alone they go,

Not for show,

But they glow and grow.

Self-love is all that it means,

For when you are fulfilled and whole,

You can share more than a soul.

Happiness is a bliss,

And I will say this:

Be the sunshine in life,

There is no need for a strife.

Share a smile,

And wear it with style!

Spread your wings,

And forget about all unimportant things.

[1] Rare80s, Robert Hazard – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLNwOxPsjg.

[2] Women’s Humor [@WomensHumor], “Not All Girls Are Made of Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice. I’m Made of Sarcasm, Wine and Everything Fine.,” Tweet, Twitter, February 28, 2014, https://twitter.com/WomensHumor/status/439254926003552258.

Love & Light / CG

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Let’s Elevate Women’s Health

Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endowarrior is what we say,

But it doesn’t even begin to portray,

The many pains, frustrations, and disbelief,

From society and far wider than the school Dean. Yeah, back during gym sessions, class of strict teachers, and all those runs to the lo. “No more to the toilet for you”. Bleeding through tampons, pads, and jeans. We were just teens. So little empathy given for the young; “period pains are part of womanhood” came out from their tongue.

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So often we’re met with disbelief,

For apparently normality is what they all portray it and it seems.

But pains like these are far too much,

To be anything but normal as such.

Still doctors tells you no,

Even when you’ve done the research and almost know. A few tests and the right gyno could solve a lot, but then they lack knowledge of such.

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Cries, vomit, and unexplainable pain,

Will make any people go insane.

Far worse than pain itself,

Is the disbelieve in oneself.

Is all just in my head like they all ensured and said to me,

Or is the fault in lack of knowledge of thee?

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It’s time to wake up and fight,

Fight for a human right.

Right as a woman to be heard,

Not met with absurd.

Knowledge of doctors and society we must,

Let’s lift the problem and trust.

When someone has excruciating pain,

Don’t make them feel far from sane.

Hear their words and reassure,

Though they might lack the knowledge to find,

They will acknowledge you, and contact people who could figure out what’s “wrong with you”. Rather admit to the boundaries of knowledge, than just saying no.

Endometriosis awareness month, but let’s lift it to science of female health. Health is your greatest wealth after all, and I’m sure we’ll find it profitable for all. Investors, society and women around the world, knowledge must be power for sure. When one in ten females has the disease, I question how come we haven’t researched more and found a better cure? Painkillers, the pill, and operations are only useful for a while,

But there should be something more worthwhile.

Until then,

Fight your way through life,

For who says you can’t dance in life while still fighting a strife?

March is the #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth – join the conversation!

The aim is to increase awareness and highlight the symptoms of the condition that affects about one in ten women, with average of about 7 years to get diagnosed.1 The difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis is where the tissue grows, but the two are not mutually exclusive as adenomyosis is seen in 20-89% of women with endometriosis. Adenomyosis is when endometrial-like tissue grows into the muscle of the uterus, while endometriosis is when endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus (like on the ovaries, fallopian tubes)2.

My personal story

Last year I got very sick with a lot of different viruses and bacterial infections, resulting in severe constipation, vomiting, fainting, ER visits, and more. One part of the total package of examinations was testing for endometriosis and/or adenomyosis due to a gynecologist who had previously that year found tissue evidence supporting the diagnosis. Before this gynecologist, I’ve been to several different ones and GPs regarding my period pains and flood, but all previous healthcare professionals have turned down my inquiry for testing and been certain in their knowledge that I did not have either, or. Even the doctor who gave me coagulation pills as a teenager, nor the gyno whom I meet at 16 years old for pains. Teachers at my schools were harsh when I had to run to the toilet so much, even though my mother had given a note in advance… even when I was one of the few at secondary school who followed every lecture with a hawk’s eye and sharp pencils writing down every word….

One year ago, right after the first doctor who acknowledged me, I wrote the poem above. One year ago, I didn’t have the courage to publish it. After all last year, I grew, and this year, it’s out. This year I have the courage to stand by it and every word in it. This year, I’m taking a stand – we need to invest more in #womenhealth!

Resources

I’ve collected a few information resource links below, but please note that I’m not a doctor and to use critical thinking when searching the web. Moreover, please contact a doctor you trust or ask for a GP and/or a gynecologist with experience in the field if you resonate with the above and suspect it could be Endometriosis or Adenomyosis:

Videos for educational purposes found on Youtube:

• Endometriosis: Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment by JJ Medicine here. Short and to the point with info-graphics.

• Endometriosis – Overview (pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, investigations and treatment) by Armando Hasudungan here. Easy to follow drawing video, but a bit longer than the first video.

• Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women | Alyson McGregor | TED Talks here.

• What is endometriosis? A Mayo Clinic expert explains here.

• Nurse With Endometriosis Shares Painful Journey To Diagnosis | TODAY here. You’ll feel less alone with this one.

Websites

• Global Forum for news and information, endometriosis.org

• Endometrioseforeningen (Norway)

• Legeforeningen (in Norwegian, but check the references for sources)

• Google Scholar search here

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References

  1. Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023. (n.d.). Awareness Days Events Calendar 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023, from https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/endometriosis-awareness-month-2023/
  2. EMajak, B., G., Tellum, T., Ringen, M., I., Veddeng, A., Langeland, K., Alvirovic, J., Omtvedt, M., & Aas-Eng, K. (2021). Endometriose og adenomyose. Norsk gynekologisk forening. Retrieved February 15, 2023, from https://www.legeforeningen.no/foreningsledd/fagmed/norsk-gynekologisk-forening/veiledere/veileder-i-gynekologi/endometriose-og-adenomyose/

Love & Light / CG

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

‘Bend or Break’: Navigating Life’s Challenges

Bend or break

They say we bend,

So we don’t break.

But what if that is a mistake?

Maybe we need to break,

To truly awake?

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In any case,

I bend,

‘Cause it’s my trend.

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And I smile,

‘Cause it’s my style.

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And I’m in the sun,

‘Cause it’s fun!

/ Love & Light, CG

Oslo view with a woman doing a yoga pose
Oslo view with a woman doing a yoga pose
Oslo view with a woman doing a yoga pose
Oslo view
Oslo view

Finally being able to go my regular walk once a week – slow progress is still progress. All the best!

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Happy New Year! A Poem to Ignite Your Dreams

I wish you all a Happy New Year; dear, near and far ❤️ A part of the celebration is to reflect upon our year and life, and to set new goals ( #newyearsresolutions); so here is one of my poems for you:

♥

Your Dream

Whatever dream you have;

Please go do,

And pursue.

Here is a cheer to you!

Do – Pursue – You ✨

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Woman in a black dress at New Years
Woman in a black dress at New Years
Woman in a black dress at New Years posing to the camera
Woman in a black dress at New Years holding a champagn glass
Woman in a black dress at New Years holding a champagn glass
Oysters and food
Meat and food
Woman in a black dress at New Years

/ Love & Light, CG

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for my upcoming book launch event in the near future.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

Missing summer?

Hello lovely people,

I’m wishing you all a beautiful autumn time, the season with all colours, and showing us how beautiful change can be.

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Missing summer?

Do you miss summer?
That’s a bummer.
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The past is the past,
Something that will never last.
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The future has not yet arrived,
So, wait until you know you have survived and thrived.
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But today is the present,
Treat it like a warm hug from the sun,
… which is quite pleasant.
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For if you live for today,
You’ll receive a memory bouquet,
So time to slay the day!
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Smile for what was,
And what is,
For we don’t know what tomorrow brings…
But I’m sure it’s a lot of fun and lovely things.

/ Love & Light, CG

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A little update from me is that my health/body is getting better, slowly – but surely. One day at a time, working towards “my normal life” with work, all my projects, and crazy workouts…. (“normal” as I’ve always had a high tempo in life, truly enjoying doing a lot of variety with work, projects, and my daily workouts)… but not getting ahead of myself here… First and foremost, focusing on recovery by respecting my body’s need for rest and taking things slowly – still, just being able to do a little bit more every day and every week is a huge motivation in itself. Then there are days I get so excited from my small achievements, but then a little sad from not being able to do the next thing I try… On the other hand, I remind myself of the huge progress from lying in bed, and that getting back is a step-by-step process. Like yesterday, finally walked to my happy place again, a park nearby with amazing views and calmness. It’s “my place” where I’ve had almost daily evening/night walks for the past 6 years, as well as wonderful running adventures. Just being able to have a walk there now, means everything – even though I need breaks and we took the tram back home as I need to carefully choose where to use my energy… Holding on to the fact that I managed to have a wonderful walk, instead of focusing on how far I still have to work to get “back” to where I used to be. Moreover, being grateful for being a little bit back to work, having the energy to put on make-up again, and noticing that some of my light is shining through again – I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Last words today; remember it’s all about the small moments in life and appreciating every part and every step of one’s journey.

My debut book “A Poetry Collection of The Broken and The Divine” is out for sale on Amazon (paperback and e-book). Keep posted for the book launch event in, hopefully, the near future.