by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 11, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Hunger and Awareness I pluck a blueberry from the branches, Searching for the round plump fullness and rich blue color. I’m ripe for the ritual. Aware that the bees have already left and the birds hover. Each of us is searching for sustenance. The sun hides behind...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 10, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Layers within the YearsBundled in my snowsuit,I lumbered outside in the cold drifts,To slide down the neighbor’s hill.I couldn’t feel my hands or toes,Or move my legs.My eyelashes froze. My tears iced over my face. I questioned, where was I in this?Ladened with books...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 4, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Lanes and the ABCs of Life The rules of the road exist so we don’t encroach on others. Like the ABCs of life, I have stayed in my lane. Not disturbing the peace of others. Years move fast, spill out, As waves roll over, erasing lines. Redirect purpose, connection,...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 13, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Red, Yellow, Green Stop, wait, go. But how do you know Inside, when to move forward? No one speaks of stepping back, Reviewing, musing. Caution is seen as being stymied, Stuck by indecision. External Stop Signs Can’t see, think, or hear. Life moves on Even as we try...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 30, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Even when I’m standing still, I’m moving. I felt the waves of sound travel through my toes to my head. The sweet tones took me far away to times past. Each note pulled me further along, To a path worn with history. Each century rung through my veins. I...
