by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 28, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Ticket to Radical ResponsibilityIt was free so I took it.I had no idea where it would lead.An open call to my consciousI wondered if attending a sermon from a Different religion counted.Or if my class from the community police academyWould suffice as an entry into the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 21, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
A mystery that makes me wonderRock to pebble to sand to glass The ocean’s wear and tearThe moons pullAll while I sleep.The rise and fall of breathPlant’s precious releaseOxygen giver and taker of life.The wiggle spermThat germinates an eggTo permeate walls. Cells of...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 14, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
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...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 7, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
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...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 31, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
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...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 24, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
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...
