When Time Stood Still

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

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...
The Giving Season

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

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...
Where did you go, Mr. Moon?

Where did you go, Mr. Moon?

Where did you go, Mr. Moon?I thought you’d stay with me,Help me dream of better timesAnd share your light On the darkest of nights.I know you disappear, Have a life of your own.Stark as you appear, Distant and from whatI hear.Your surface is cold, colorless,With...
Something I keep close -Talisman

Something I keep close -Talisman

Something I keep close—TalismanMy Bubbie always said, “You bring your own luck.”An invisible force of magicThat tricks the fatesNot by malice, greed, or mischievous.A steady hand that stitched lace,The smells of baked goods,The warm water that washed the dishes.You...

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