Inspiration comes in fits and spurts, laced with time, warmed with the heart. Each of my offerings began with a whisper, a pause to see, hear, and reflect.
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Jotting
Why do I jot down my thoughtsIn illegible scrawl?A brain overfull with questionsSearching still as I age.Ponderings that are no more profound Than an easy conversation with a friend.Is it to prove, or impress myself, or remind self To think forever?More likely, I...
Accusations; You are too emotional, too kind
Accusations: You are too emotional, too kind.When someone accuses me of being too emotional or too kind, I smile inside. Yes, I confess I feel. When I die, these feelings will disappear.I chose to see suffering, understand, and engage with sadness, wonder, pain,...
Life’s Subsets–Math Reimagined.
Life’s Subsets—Math reimaginedI loved the lesson in math about sets and subsets.Or was it in philosophy or literature that I became Aware of the ellipses in my life?Ellipses revolved, opened and closed as if Each door was permeable like a cell wall. I wondered how...
Silent Love
Silent LoveThose of us you love silentlyFill our hearts withWhat is…No lack of opportunitiesTo shareA smile, a greeting, a nod, or hug.Our lonely hours are few.We rise with the sunWe kiss the day anew.Wind currents caressCelebrate our bestWe listen To hear.We open our...
Decisions
DecisionsEach decision I makeEither by will or fateBrings me to this date. With energy to ponderEach day I see clearlyIs a day less weary.Each new thoughtEither informed or a surpriseAllows me to rise. Find me at http://www.abberolnick.com. I have new discounts for...
Perpetual Motion
Perpetual MotionI watch with delight as growing babies not yet toddlersroll, scoot, and crawl Landing wherever they fall.They have no intentionRandom as a rolling ball,A silver ribbon calls,Or a clatter of spoons pulls their attention.Goalless with no line of...
About Abbe
Abbe Rolnick grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. Her first major cultural jolt occurred at age 15 when her family moved to Miami Beach, Florida. To find perspective, she climbed the only non-palm tree at her condo complex and wrote what she observed. History came alive with her exposure to Cuban culture. After attending Boston University, she lived in Puerto Rico, where she owned a bookstore. Once Stateside, she capitalized on the knowledge she gained as an independent bookstore owner and worked for one of the finest bookstores, Village Books, in Bellingham, Washington. Once a CEO of a manufacturing firm and owner of a healthy foods café, she is now retired and spends her time writing.
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