by Abbe Rolnick | Dec 12, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Spring into LifeThey say love is in the airWhen the blossoms fall like snow.How am I to know?They say the sun’s rise and setStretches longer and longer,Warming bare arms,Radiating out charm.They say that the warm wind singsThe song of beginnings.The notes honey...
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 20, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations November 2024: I Refuse to Bow I’ve learned that no matter what you believe, act on , or profess, rejection and fear lie in waiting. Our country has voted in another president. Many are cheering and many are disillusioned. We all...
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 | Oct 23, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
As the world continues with its uncompromising wars in Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Palestine, Sudan, and more, I’ve realized embedded in my recent travels to Bolivia and Columbia that: Time doesn’t heal but allows the heart to open wider and reveal the secrets...