About Gineke van Keulen

Creative writer with a main focus on poetry, but also interested in other forms of writing! I write to inspire people, and to bring a little bit of joy into their lives! For inspiration I don't just use my own life and thoughts, I also enjoy storytelling. On the side, I enjoy art and photography, which is also a great inspiration source for my writings! I hope you will enjoy my work as much as I enjoy writing it!

Confidence

Posted on 9 January 2026 by Gineke van Keulen

Confidence is the result,
of the faith I have in God.

In God, I find myself;
who I am,
and who I am supposed to be.

In God, I find trust,
and a peace that surpasses me.

In God, I grow in compassion,
and I learn how to love better.
I even learn how to love myself,
which is well-needed.

If I want to grow in confidence,
all I need to do, is focus on Jesus,
the finisher and perfector of my faith,
and he will guide me,
to the place where I need to be,
to be the best version of myself,
and where confidence will be,
more of a normality than a rarity.

*This poem and all the other poetry and content on this page belong to Gineke van Keulen!*
*Do not use without permission! Thank you!*

Christmas in a Snow-Covered World

Posted on 10 December 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

Christmas has always been my favourite time of year, especially as a child. I would wish for snow, which never came, and long for time with my family, remembering the birth of Jesus. Now I am an adult, it is a joy to frame these memories in poetry and share with you. I hope my words awaken your imaginations when you live through snowless Christmases like I do. I hope the birth of Jesus fills your heart with joy, love, and unimaginable peace, as you sit around the Christmas tree with your family. And I hope you will enjoy these words, as much as I did when I wrote them! Merry Christmas!

Pine trees covered in snow.
The cones have already fallen,
and holly grows between its branches.

My footsteps on the ground,
leave a trail in the fresh snow,
and I look up at the clear blue sky,
where my breath makes new clouds.

As I close my eyes,
I can hear angels singing in the distance.

Instantly recognizing the melody,
the words engraved in my soul,
easily find their way out of my mouth,
and when I open my eyes again,
I can see them all around me.

Praise God in the highest,
and peace on earth for all mankind.

The Messiah has come,
and the whole world needs to know it.
So, I keep on walking,
through this snow-covered world,
until I find the stable,
and I can sing my Christmas song,
to a baby in a manger,
that one day becomes my beloved Savior.

A Season of Stillness

Posted on 1 December 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

A season of stillness,
is surrounding me.
The winter is setting in,
the days are darker,
and the wind is colder.
My instinct tells me,
to turn all the way in;
to isolate myself,
until it is all over.
But I am learning,
that the best way,
to deal with this,
season of stillness,
is to listen to God,
to find His whisper,
in the cold air outside,
in family and friends,
or in the quiet moments,
when I am reading inside.
The only way through,
the stillness surrounding me,
is to understand that God,
is speaking loudest,
when the world becomes,
completely silent!

Grateful!

Posted on 28 November 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

Yesterday, I posted a video on my Instagram account, where I read a new poem of mine about gratitude. Here is the poem in writing, so you can read it at your own comfort. If you want to see the video, or here me read it, please visit my Instagram account: @gineke_creates. In the meantime, enjoy!

My open hands receive,
the pearl that is already,
laying in my hands,
for when I look,
at what I already have,
my life will be blessed.
I will find joy,
in the present moment,
surrounded by loved ones,
and all the blessings,
that colour my life,
in so many shades,
of the finest gold.
So, I do not wish for more,
but I simply wish,
for my eyes to be opened,
to see all the beauty,
my life already holds.

A Soft Heart

Posted on 14 November 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

The morning is mild.
A soft breeze makes,
the trees dance,
and a soft drizzle,
falls on the earth.
I sit behind my desk,
coffee in hand,
but instead of words,
I find contentment.
An ease in my heart,
that is so gentle,
that it takes effort,
for me to reach it.
But it is there,
underneath the surface.
I can reach for it,
and with God’s help,
I can hold it in my hands.
It is a blessing, and a gift,
straight from God’s hand.

The Unpredictable Life

Posted on 23 October 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

How can I describe,
the look in Your eyes,
full of a wisdom,
I do not understand.

The unpredictable life,
springing from a fountain,
of what seems like,
an eternal youth,
can only be seen,
through Your eyes.

I read the words,
You have written down,
and try to wrap my mind,
ever so carefully around it,
but it feels so pointless,
because I do not possess,
the divine wisdom,
that You have.

So, all I can do is trust You,
and take Your hand,
because You are the only one,
who know the best steps,
to get me into the promised land.

A Great Metaphor for Life

Posted on 3 October 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

Pumpkin and spices,
coffee in cozy cafes,
and blankets on sofas,
that used to be bare.

The first hearths are lit,
and candles burn,
spreading their soft light,
in rooms that slowly,
become darker.

Autumn is a time,
of going in,
shutting the door,
and reflecting on life.
And as we try to defeat,
the days getting darker,
by spreading our light,
I think, it is a great metaphor,
for our whole life.

Bloom

Posted on 29 September 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

A rose,
that bends her head,
to look at other roses,
will never be able,
to lift her head again,
and bloom herself.

To become,
the full potential,
of my true self,
I must lift my head,
away from others,
and towards God,
who lovingly,
fills me with His light,
and makes me grow.

Because only,
when I face my Maker,
I can bloom in a garden,
full of roses.

Listen

Posted on 17 September 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

To be seen.
To be understood.
To be accepted as you are,
is often a greater gift,
than you could possibly,
imagine.

It is the love you give,
the time you spend,
by simply listening,
that can heal,
the deepest wounds.

So, instead of judging,
sharing advice,
or giving your opinion,
hold back,
and listen!

See the person.
See their heart,
and feel the words,
they speak to you.

This is the way,
to move forward.

This is the way,
to support, love,
and lift another soul up.

This poem and all the other poetry and content on this page belong to Gineke van Keulen!
Do not use without permission! Thank you!

The End of a Season

Posted on 1 September 2025 by Gineke van Keulen

It is the end of summer,
and a season comes,
of learning to let go.
Of letting nature die,
slowly into the ground.
Leaves fall down,
and fungi clean nature,
of all its waste.
It is a time of harvest –
reaping what is good,
and storing it for the winter.
This season I must learn,
to accept the things,
I cannot control.
To allow myself,
to be ignorant of all,
that is still to come.
And understand,
that after the autumn,
and then the winter,
spring will come,
to bring a season of life,
once again.

Gineke van Keulen

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