by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 18, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
If I wrote I wrote Graffiti… this is what I’d say… Everyone needs hugs. It takes ten positives to remove one negative. What you repeat becomes your truth. Kindness, kindness, kindness, and more kindness. Never rid yourself of memories, create ones you want. What is...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 11, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Hunger and Awareness I pluck a blueberry from the branches, Searching for the round plump fullness and rich blue color. I’m ripe for the ritual. Aware that the bees have already left and the birds hover. Each of us is searching for sustenance. The sun hides behind...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 10, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Layers within the YearsBundled in my snowsuit,I lumbered outside in the cold drifts,To slide down the neighbor’s hill.I couldn’t feel my hands or toes,Or move my legs.My eyelashes froze. My tears iced over my face. I questioned, where was I in this?Ladened with books...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 4, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Lanes and the ABCs of Life The rules of the road exist so we don’t encroach on others. Like the ABCs of life, I have stayed in my lane. Not disturbing the peace of others. Years move fast, spill out, As waves roll over, erasing lines. Redirect purpose, connection,...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 27, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Pilgrimage An attitude of discovery One of grace And humility Finds a place Along the way That stays. No matter the journey Inside or out Sunny or rainy Far or near, Each step Takes you there. The unexpected Accepted Old views Rejected Vision Becomes wisdom Abbe would...
