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Speech during book launch, blond woman with curls. Black laced sweater and a long skirt.
by Celine U. Gjersvik

Celebrating Milestones: Book launch ‘The Broken and The Divine’

After two unfortunate cancellations and postponements, the third time has proven to be the charm. As I’m writing this, I’m smiling ear to ear and bringing the evening into my memory books – yes books!

A heartfelt thank you extends to my cherished family, friends, prior colleagues, neighbors, and the venue owner and restaurant (IKI Sørenga). Your presence and support added an extra layer of warmth, turning an already special day into an extraordinary celebration – one which I’ll never forget. Looking back at my book launch of “The Broken and The Divine” and birthday celebration, I’m filled with immense happiness and gratitude for this long-awaited evening – and drawn to happy tears for everyone who took their time.

book launch photo collage. Birds, books, food, smiling people, food, flowers, raven.

book launch photo collage. Birds, books, food, smiling people, food.

📸: @EatByLe, @Coach.Joefrey . Thank you for taking part in immortalizing these cherished moments through your lens – thank you! 📸 also me.

With this milestone achieved, I’m closing one chapter and embarking on the next: “Turn the page – Next Adventure Awaits”.

About the book:

Born from the depths of a heartbroken summer, this collection transforms pain into art and darkness into soul-stirring poetry. In the heart of “The Broken and The Divine,” love is portrayed not as a source of pain but as a potent healer. It narrates a tale of the departure of love – the sadness, anger, and darkness that ensue – and the subsequent transformative journey toward healing. Through poetic verses, the collection beautifully captures some of the essence of self-discovery and the emergence of a different love: self-love and how love will heal – “But it is the journey and whom you meet, That will make you feel complete.“.

“We often say love hurts, and that we make beauty from pain. But I will refrain, that trail of thoughts.

It is not the love which hurt, with all its passion and warmth; love will heal.

It is the pain of love leaving, the sadness, anger, and darkness we feel; which hurts us until we squeal.

Love will heal…[…]” CG Art & Poetry.

The poems guide readers through a dance of words, a harmonious rhythm where the soul gracefully moves toward sunshine and light. As you delve into the collection, contemplate the question posed by me; “Underneath it all, who are you at your core?“.

Keep posted to figure out why there was a film crew there…

Book availability:

Thank you all for being part of this remarkable journey. May “The Broken and The Divine” resonate with your hearts as much as it resonates with mine. Grab your copy now on Amazon and immerse yourself in the beauty of love, healing, and self-discovery – “The Broken and The Divine” is available for purchase on Amazon. Whether you prefer the tangible feel of a paperback or the convenience of an e-book, the collection awaits to accompany you on this profound journey of self-reflection.

Buy the poetry collection ‘The Broken and The Divine’ through me or on Amazon (paperback and e-book).

/ CG Art & Poetry

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

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

Down the Rabbit Hole: Alice in Wonderland Inspired Poetry

In the Easter spirit, though it just has passed, here are two poems inspired by Alice in Wonderland and bunny holes of adventures:

But it is the journey and whom you meet,

That will make you feel complete

CG Art & Poetry/ Gjersvik, 2022, p.79, also available here “Success”

The first poem is written by me – which you’ll also find in my book. The second is written using ChatGPT – first of all just for fun, but I must say I’m impressed by the result #techfun.

Sleeping beauty

Oh, a sleeping beauty of some,

A sleeping beauty like the story told by mum.

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If it was only so simple to come.

When I thought, I was going to bed,

My head decided to rhyme instead….

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If only sleep came easily,

With dreams of a castle and bee,

She thought queasily.

Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny running

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When sleep finally arrived and knocked her out,

Her dreams were all about,

Horror and terrifying news,

She didn’t lose her shoe at the ball,

She never experienced it at all.

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Instead, her nightmare woke her,

And maybe the waves from the shore.

At least she’s secure after all.

Breathing heavily, while tears are drained,

Has she gone completely insane?

No for reality hit her after all.

A quick dive down the rabbit whole of Alice in wonderland for an adventure to cure – the very ordinary of life, and again to dance through it all while still fighting a strife.

For who says you can’t dance through life….

Still fighting a strife…?

Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny running and a woman drinking tea.

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Sometimes a new perspective is all that you need,

For you to plant a new seed.

A seed to water and grow,

And let all your ideas flow.

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In the story she goes after stories to tell,

Before the ring of the morning bell.

Thus, when all her thoughts were collected and written down,

She got the crown.

On her head it rested lightly,

And dreams of the times it was knightly,

She fell asleep ones again, nightly.

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Sleep well,

When she wakes up again by the bell,

There will be more stories to tell.

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Until then,

May all sleep in Zen,

With dreams so sweet and heavenly,

Of sweet sweet melody,

Towards each our own destiny.

May each our dreams be filled with love,

With stories to tell and send with a dove.

Dreams of adventures and bunny holes,

And all the Alice in wonderland [1]roles.

The mad hatter and tea party bunnies for sure,

Like madness didn’t need a cure,

For all the best people are, with minds so pure.

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We all have each our dream,

Not always quite what it seems.

Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny
Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny
Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny running
Alice in wonderland photoshoot with a bunny running in a hurry

Go for your dreamlife for sure,

Cause life has no cure.

An expiration date is all that it means,

So live life dear kings and queens.

Live fully with all your heart,

It’s part of the art.

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Sleeping in and sleeping more,

Is healing at its core.

However, know when to wake up,

Have a coffee cup,

And get up:

It’s time to pursue your dreams,

You start by the schemes.

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Good morning or good night,

Let this be your sign and light,

To fight and find peace, all in the same dream by day and by night.

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Good morning, or good night.

[1] Lewis Carroll et al., Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland (New York: Gramercy Books, 2004).

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)

Woman in a turquoise dress holding a baby bunny
Girl posing with a bunny
Woman in a corset and big skirt posing with her bunny
Princess photo in a corset and big skirt posing with her bunny

A poem with the use of ChatGPT:

Down the rabbit hole we go,

Where adventures never slow.

With Alice as our guide,

We’ll see wonders far and wide.

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The Cheshire Cat will grin,

As we journey through his whims.

The Mad Hatter will pour tea,

As we dance with glee.

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The Queen of Hearts will shout,

As we play a game of croquet no doubt.

But the Jabberwocky we’ll slay,

And save the day.

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In this world of make-believe,

We’ll find our courage and achieve.

For down the rabbit hole we go,

Where adventures never slow.

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We search and search for what we seek,

Our purpose, our passion, our unique.

We try new things, we take a chance,

We question ourselves, we learn to dance.

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We find joy in the little things,

The sound of birds, the joy it brings.

We see the beauty in the world,

The ocean waves, the sunrise unfurled.

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We connect with people near and far,

Building bridges, healing scars.

We lend a helping hand,

Supporting others, taking a stand.

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Through the ups and downs of life,

We find our purpose, end the strife.

Our journey may be long or short,

But with purpose, we’ll never fall short.

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So let us continue to explore,

Our passions, our dreams, and so much more.

For finding our purpose is a lifelong quest,

But the journey itself is what is best.

by Celine U. Gjersvik

She Might Burn: A Poem About Resilience

She Might Burn

They say she is fragile,

But she is rather agile.

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You called her crazy,

But maybe it’s just you who are lazy?

… and even if she is crazy,

She is a daisy.

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She is gentle,

You’re judgmental.

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If her light shines too bright,

Catch a flight.

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If her warming hands burn,

You are free to return.

However, you have to learn.

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What you called fragile,

Is indeed highly vagile.

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She has learned,

After she got burned,

To be unconcerned.

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She is a daisy,

Maybe a bit crazy,

But never lazy.

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A daisy symbolises innocence and fun,

But is not for everyone.

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She stretches towards the sun,

Just for fun.

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Her light shines bright,

She is daylight.

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She has been called a sun,

But you pointed the gun.

So, if she is to burn, It was your decision to the point of no return.

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☀️

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Woman in a coat looking at the sea

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Woman reading a book an looking at the sky thinking.

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☀️

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Classy dressed woman smiling in a coat during sunset.

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☀️

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woman doing a yoga pose, dancer pose during winter

☀️

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woman with blonde hair in movement and trench coat

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 ‘Bubblegum Bitch’: Reclaiming Power

Bubblegum Bitch,

Yeah, they she is a Witch.

A true Women In Total Control of Herself,

Or Beauty if you like.

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Call her a bitch again,

And you’ll see,

Her words by the pen.

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Oh, you just called her a bitch again?

My advice would be to be more careful with your words/life then.

Calling women bitches ain’t cool. Nor is it when we women call each other that for “fun” – it ain’t fun. However, as a perpetual optimist, let’s find the light. If anyone calls you a bitch, flip your hair and return ” Oh thank you for calling me a Beauty In Total Control of Herself, try it again and see what happens”. You’re welcome, please share your stories.

Woman in trench coat during a fashion photosession with bubblegum

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.