by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 6, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Color me white with hope Nothing pure, The left-over spots that peak Through foliage Of greens, browns, and oranges I’m the sparkle, That glistens off the icy edges, Where snow prints Mark my passage. Or the cloud puff In a blue sky Soft and billowy As the wind...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 8, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Love Is deliberate Not a passive noun. But An active verb Not to be a ‘beloved’ But to love a being Like a dance Leading and following Giving and taking A rhythm that guides And alternates the way. The dance changes Solo at times Released with a spin Reconnected To...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 1, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Thespian I want to be a performer An actress assuming the persona Of her own words To “act out” emotions The banter of silent thoughts If only I could make you Laugh and cry, You might see Another me. Abbe is the author of six book, novels, essays, poetry, and a...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 11, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Blinded By eyes that only see Through filters An apparition Of assumptions Hidden clues Too light Too dark Never Just right We miss What is within
by Abbe Rolnick | May 4, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Variegated I shine like a forest green leaf With yellow curved lines I meet the center vein Poked by earthbound mortals The promise of idols My colors fades to pale lemon Lines remain of green innocence Of sunshine brightness I split the difference Morph into buds of...