A Life Devoted to Art & Expression
Carmen's Inspiring Journey
From her earliest days, Carmen Celina discovered the magic of words—how they can paint pictures, evoke emotions, and capture the fleeting beauty of life's moments. Her passion for writing and poetry has been a constant companion throughout her journey, helping her make sense of the world and share her unique perspective with others.
Beyond the written word, her love for the arts has manifested in countless ways, including creative crafting and an appreciation for beauty in everyday moments. She perceives the world not just as it is, but as it could be, transformed through creativity and imagination.
This website celebrates her continuous life, her words, and her enduring spirit. It is a testament to the power of creativity to enrich our lives and touch the hearts of those around us. Her story continues to inspire, and her legacy grows with each passing day, destined for her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to cherish.
Carmen Celina's Creative Passions
Writing
Writing
Writing
Her pen dances across pages, weaving stories and capturing life's essence through prose that speaks to the soul. Each word is carefully chosen, each sentence a gift.
Poetry
Writing
Writing
In verse and rhythm, she finds freedom. Her poetry captures emotions too deep for ordinary words, painting pictures with language that resonates across generations.
Arts
Writing
Arts
From canvas to craft, her artistic spirit knows no bounds. She transforms the ordinary into extraordinary, seeing beauty where others might overlook it.
"Creativity is the bridge between the soul and the world. Through art and words, we share what cannot be spoken, we express what cannot be contained, and we leave behind something beautiful for those who follow."
— A Life Philosophy
Poems by Carmen Celina Gonzalez Cortes
The Troglodyte Czar
GOD protect us from this troglodyte who SEES himself as king.
He has sold us out to the Russian heads; now there is no DIGNITY within.
NOW, Congress does not realize the grave dangers WE ARE in.
Our fate ABUSED, our values sold, there is ANGER everywhere.
MONEY and GREED control the REIGNS of our welfare.
The new REGIME says we will be sold like trophy HEADS if they ever attain their way.
I will strive with my last breath and hope that LOVE trumps hate, EVERY DAY!
-- Poem by Carmen Celina Gonzalez Cortes, 2017
A Cuba
A Cuba que tú suelo
Dios bendiga cada día
Y al mar inmenso
Que baña tus orillas.
Pedid al cielo paciencia
Para tus hijos
Corazón grande
Y ambición sencillas.
El mar siempre va' y viene
Retornando a su simiente
Por que sabe de la madre
Que reclama el corazón
De cada hijo llora.
Al ver que tú suelo
Cuba Linda se profana
Cuba elegante y preciosa
Tierra cerca que me vio nacer
Le pido a Dios me de fuerzas
Para un día volverte a ver.
Y si la vida prosigue
Y no se extingue la fe mía
Llevaré mis sentimientos
A derramar en ti un día
Y de la paz y el sosiego
La cúspide alcanzaré
De encontrar en mi Cuba
Que jamás olvidaré.
-- Escrita por Carmen Celina Gonzalez Cortes
Copyright Año 1966
DON'T PROCRASTINATE!
You can feel handsome or pretty,
You can feel tall or short,
You can feel smart or not,
But never feel small in any way.
Small is a feeling,
Of unachieved success.
When a person is lost
And it is put to the test.
If your mind says go for it,
And your heart says stop,
Ask your soul what to do,
And from there do your big top!
To accomplish your goal,
You should never waste time,
Because tomorrow is yesterday,
That will always stay in your mind.
Go ahead and do your best,
And break the rule of nothing.
In the future, you will find,
Your heart and mind are buzzing.
The time you waste will bring you down,
Will nag at you at every moment,
And never let you rest a day,
Until you add that new component.
Study, work hard, and do your best,
Give thanks to God so that you can rest,
And be thankful there is a tomorrow,
To judge and question your success.
Love, Mom.
-- Poem by Carmen Celina Gonzalez Cortes, 2006