by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 11, 2021 | Abbe's Notes
Know my name,For I am herewaiting in silenceto be acknowledged.I belong,but without a nameI don’t exist.Know my name,for I am of youand you are of me.I belong,with shared needsI voice my will,so you can survive.
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 4, 2021 | Abbe's Notes
I see fish and birds as oneMammals that walk and swimLeftover body partsRemnants of how we flew or swam.And how we’ll take off in flights.A monkey tail to twirl over headEpoch leaps fossilized.
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 28, 2021 | Abbe's Notes
Close your eyes and spread your armsSwing your hips and turn aroundLet the music take you to the cloudsAnd beyond the stars.Defy the pulls of gravitationThe serious matters of societal pressuresTwo-steps, and dosie- does, tap to lift offWhere the air is thin, and the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 21, 2021 | Abbe's Notes
I mask my feelingsWith a smile that doesn’t extend past my lipsI brush my eye lashes with dark mascaraTo accentuate my openness.I mask my insecurityWith simple words that sound profoundI twist my hair into a high ponytailTo gather my courage.I mask my loveWith...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 14, 2021 | Abbe's Notes
A canopy shades my eyes as the sun warms my arms.I’m planted within the realm of duality.Part in and part out.I scan the garden greenery,Delight in the heathers, the apple green of shiny new leaves.The pale velvet lambs’ ear, against the vibrant peas and spinach.In...
