Category: Poems

Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Curaçao, Memoires, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized

Curaçao Wins Little League World Series Again!

On 30 August 2026, Curaçao’s Pariba Little League team claimed its second Little League Baseball World Championship by defeating the US champion Nevada 11–2. This victory, building on its 2004 win, showcases Curaçao’s rich baseball culture and defies the notion that size determines success. The island continues to inspire through sport.

September 1, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized, World Litterature

Pilgrimages Through Time: Geology Meets Narrative

In “Pilgrim Tales,” Dr Chin-A-Lien reflects on the intersection of geology and personal storytelling through his experience in Bujaraloz. A seemingly mundane car accident led to profound insights about patience, time, and the interconnectedness of events. The narrative illustrates how silence can reveal deeper truths, shaping one’s understanding over decades.

August 28, 2026

Marcel
Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized

La Terre Se Souvient : Mémoire et Amour en Colombie

In “The Earth Remembers,” Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien reflects on love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. He explores personal connections to places like Pereira and La Virginia, detailing how emotions intertwine with geography. Through poignant reminiscences, he highlights how the past and its inhabitants live on in our hearts and shared stories.

August 16, 2026

Marcel
Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Poems, Poesía, Religion, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, Venezuela

The Earth Remembers: A Poetic Journey of Love and Loss

The piece titled “The Earth Remembers” reflects on love, loss, and the enduring nature of memory through the lens of personal experiences in Pereira, Colombia. The author contemplates how memories shape our connections to places and people, emphasising the pain of absence while celebrating the power of remembrance.

August 16, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Curaçao, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, Uncategorized

Journeying Through France: A Geologist’s Travel Memoir

The second chapter of “Memoirs of the First Curaçao Petroleum Geologist” recounts a transformative journey through France towards Spain by two geology students, reflecting on the landscape’s geological history. They observe the contrasts between French and Dutch driving styles, the significance of patience in travel and geology, and the profound lessons of independence and discovery…

July 20, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized

Memories of a Geologist: A Journey Through France to Riaño

In “From Leiden to Riaño,” Dr. Marcel Chin-A-Lien reflects on a pivotal 1970 journey that shaped his career as a petroleum geologist. He and a fellow student traverse landscapes that become classrooms, learning valuable lessons about independence, geology, and life. Their experiences highlight how journeys can profoundly influence one’s trajectory.

July 20, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, Uncategorized, World Litterature

Memoirs of a Geologist: Exploring Spain’s Mountains

GLIAG — PETROLEUM ENERGY INSIGHTS MEMOIRS OF A PETROLEUM GEOLOGIST FROM LEIDEN TO RIAÑO ( 1970 ) Volume I Chapter One — Southward Drs. M.P.T. Chin-A-Lien, MBA, M.Sc., Ing. Geologist – 20th July 2026 Certified Professional Geologist Nr. 5201-1996 (AAPG) · Chartered European Geologist Nr. 92-1996 (EFG) · Energy Negotiator, June 2021 (AIEN) Principal Founding…

July 20, 2026

Marcel
Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, GLIAG Doctrine, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Science, Travel, World Litterature

Lessons from Deep Time: The Valley Beneath Waters

The piece reflects on humanity’s perception of time, particularly through geology’s lens, contrasting the fleeting nature of human existence with the permanence of geological history. It recounts the village of Riaño, its eventual submergence under a reservoir, and the lessons learned from observing both the landscape and memory, which endures far beyond physical loss.

July 18, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized

A Timeless Summer Love: Reflections in Crémenes

The poem “The Summer That Stayed Twenty” reflects on a profound, youthful love experienced in the village of Crémenes. The narrator, initially focused on the mountains, finds unexpected beauty in a relationship that transcends time. Memories of simple moments evoke a sense of enduring connection, illustrating how love can shape one’s journey.

July 18, 2026

Marcel
Culture, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Uncategorized

Cuentos Peregrinos: La Conexión entre Geología y Relatos

The narrative intertwines geology and literature, illustrating how human experiences can echo across time. The author reflects on a pivotal week in Bujaraloz, where an unexpected pause led to profound self-discovery. Years later, reading García Márquez’s work reconnects him with that time, revealing how stories and lives intersect across eras.

July 18, 2026

Marcel

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