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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The Magic of Found Objects
The Magic of Found ObjectsA walk on the beach Toes curled in sandUncovers an ancient sea urchinTurned sand-dollar.Now resting in peace.Star studded The shell of life Emerged from wavesTossed us beautyGave and recededTales of another worldOurs to holdOurs to...
Heralds of Spring
Heralds of SpringWhen white petals of snow drops emergeTo songs of robins, croaksof frogs, and daffodils waving to primroses,My mood lifts with longer days, more sun, and the advent of spring. A promise of eternal hope. http://www.abberolnick.com Abbe would love to...
What Makes You Shine?
What Makes You Shine? Like the curve of a polished red apple Or the twinkle of a baby’s eyes in discovery. Is it the finesse of added sparkles, Or the inner light caused by reflection? When the music sways and your hips follow A smile bows in anticipation. A sheen of...
The Divide in Communications
The Divide I look at the chasm in our communications. The disparate views of our world, Where each of us holds onto a truth. What is real to one, Becomes a lie to another. Until we see the perspective of others, The beginning and end point The many certainties crumble...
I Don’t Speak Your Language
I Don’t Speak Your Language In a time long ago when we Had no words Pictures and Actions Forced us to listen. Now we are deaf to Other tongues Unless we open our ears To hear. The language we speak Shapes our world. The more languages we understand The more flexible...
A Gift From Warm Hands
Warm Hands A gift isn’t a gift If given with strings attached Or expectations. A true gift is given with your heart And warm hands that let loose With gratitude and grace. Abbe would love to hear your thoughts, connect athttp://www.abberolnick.com
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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