by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 25, 2026 | Abbe's Notes
A Fine Mess–GradationI hear the words of my conscious“This is a fine mess you’ve made for yourself.”I wonder if the play on words gives me justification To fail, to find another way, to see differently.I remember the mess of cooking where every pot and pan is...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 27, 2026 | Abbe's Ruminations
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Kindness and Truth Abbe’s Ruminations May 2026 I struggle with the concept of the white lie, when my answer is said to spare someone’s feeling. Usually it’s...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 21, 2026 | Abbe's Notes
Palms The warmth between the palms Settles me,As I take hold of her hands.Cushions of loveHoned with soft padsYears of love, flows. An exchangeReceived, With no explanationOr expectation.The warmth between the palms.Often my mother would reach across the aisle to...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 7, 2026 | Abbe's Notes
Chip off the Old BlockI am a pebbleIn the sand,A remnant ofThe mountain ofBeings long gone.I wobble, rollWith veinsThat shimmer. I’m part of youAnd all of me.You can find me at http://www.abberolnick.comLet me know your thoughts
by Abbe Rolnick | Apr 16, 2026 | Abbe's Notes
I mourn the loss of KindnessHow did my favorite word kind, Morph?The word has new meanings.A more selfish view“my kind” or “to gain in kind”.A wound or fissure so deepWe fall from grace. The humanrace,Has lost its heart.Ask yourself about humankind,Kind that cares for...
