by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 19, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
The First KissThe first kiss, tentative, sweet and pure,Greets one with anticipation.A kiss promises a connection.A kiss sparks the heart to open,The mind to imagine.Oh, that first kissLips to lipsBreath to breathA moment sealed.Sun moon, stars—you choose.The tide of...
by Abbe Rolnick | May 23, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Things that Go Bump in the Night I twist within the covers Where ghosts hover Dream of streams And moon beams. How many loves lost And at what cost? I flounder like a fish Tossed in shallow water. What is out of order? Cracks in a crust Like fault lines rust With...
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 | May 18, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
If If everyone could cry Would the world be a better place? If everyone received a hug Would love follow? If everyone could eat Would they share the bounty? Cry with me Hug me Break bread with me
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 9, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
Wrapped in warmth The bow untied Released from water to wind Inside to out I carried you for nine months Ready you came In record time Now you are Forever mine. I loved for years Often with tears Not one to complain wisdom remains This lifetime journey Will one day...