by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 24, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
The quiet childReady to smileThe studious worrierAdventure warriorThe readerNow writerWalks along worn pathsNostalgia mixed with wrathA collector of solitudeBolstered with fortitudeDecision makerHeartbreakerThe quiet childGone wildContemplates the starsEyes twinkle...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 17, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
I stare off into the distanceI traveldown the rabbit holeOf ponderingOf questioningIf I’m looking for senseI failIf I’m looking for wonderI succeedThe larger I am The less I seeThe smaller I becomeThe world growsAnts are my equalTowering trees my monolithWhich...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 10, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Layered to cover the inside coreA blanket neatly tucked in over uncomfortable truthsBelow the surface fear humsDrives one to do moreCover moreAs if to banish.Fear has nothing to do with accomplishmentsFear speaks out loud to weaknesses that make one strong.Fear must...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 3, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Cool breeze, warm sunA seat on the balconyA corner of quietudeAn observation post,Of life’s activity outsidemy world.A hummingbird sipsSweet water A destination oasisYoung families with strollersWalk below me Red light, green lightCars come and goStill, I sit in the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jan 27, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Empty seats surround meA passenger on a tripAlone.Distinct crackles of snacks Eaten.No one bantersAcross the spaceAloneI’m here for the ride.
