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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When Wings get Hot
When Wings get HotI spread my wingsAnd twirl to sky delightsWith wind beneath meRise to meet the sunAnd curl the edge of feather tipsTo redirect my mission.I fly low below the horizonCooling lofty visionsSeeing what is hereSo near to my heart.My wings spread My sight...
Words from Old Songs
Let It BeI have no answer, only thatYou have a friend in me.If you call, I will come.Moon-river wider than my smileI’ll wait awhileI’ll be by your sideI have nothing to hide.Taking me as I am.Taking me as I am.I will see you againLet it beEven in lonely timesOf fire...
When Time Stood Still
When Time Stood StillBetween the constellationsThe burst of bright lightThe exhale and wail Of birth criesTime sighedWithin the ocean’s depthBefore the dark inky blueDisappearedA sea anemone restedIn the arms of a starfishWept salty tearsIn times embraceThe moment I...
BeDazzled
Be DazzleTwo ZsAnd I'm enamored.The sound of Bees, Of the confusion of twirlingDizzy with emotionThe shiny glamorOf bling.Or the sedate humility of genius.I see the shine of seashellsGlistening with suns refraction.Water transformed, fizzy, sparkling.Be warned of...
The Giving Season
The Giving SeasonI love to write, and I love to read.I don’t like marketing. So, I’ll whisper this in your earAs a secret.If you go to my website at https://abberolnick.com/And order direct from the author, me,My publisher sends the book directly to you.I have...
Assemble
AssembleCome together, right now.A lifeA personA groupThe table Where we will sitDivergent pieces—The pull of love, passion, caring Draws one to another. then there are three.The daily rituals move aroundDance between old, and new steps.Some don’t fit.Each day begins...
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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