by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 30, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
The Little Prince I’m not sure when I first read Antioine De Saint-Exupery’s book, The Little Prince, but it has stayed with me since high school. This month, I re-read the fable and was struck with new messages. Somewhere along the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 28, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
n If I had known that my walk Would take me where a jelly fish pulsated, I’d have won sandals to stand in the ocean. If I’d known that my walk Would pass a skeleton sitting on the roof, With pink Barbie attire, sipping a pink mimosa in hand, I’d have worn my scalloped...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 21, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
In my dreams I time travel Into the dark reaches of every mistake, I’ve made. Jumbled characters perform outrages stunts. I lie in bed suspended on clouds of worry. I apologize for my younger selves, Misinformed, wild-eyed with hope. I trace the paths that led me...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 14, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Deep in the heart of the Moon I slipped inside the moon, And found no one inside. Instead, I lay upon a pillowed heart. Pulsing in waves, winks, and smiles. I peered out of moon craters, And witnessed humanity hum along. Holding hands, hugging, or fighting. My...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 7, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Regret and Desire: My provocative refrain I’m done with regret and desire. Give me passion fomented With kindness. A world where embraces show dedication, Warmth, caring, and fulfillment. Where control and power dwindle As connections become corrections And...
