by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 21, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
In my dreams I time travel Into the dark reaches of every mistake, I’ve made. Jumbled characters perform outrages stunts. I lie in bed suspended on clouds of worry. I apologize for my younger selves, Misinformed, wild-eyed with hope. I trace the paths that led me...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 14, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Deep in the heart of the Moon I slipped inside the moon, And found no one inside. Instead, I lay upon a pillowed heart. Pulsing in waves, winks, and smiles. I peered out of moon craters, And witnessed humanity hum along. Holding hands, hugging, or fighting. My...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 7, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
Regret and Desire: My provocative refrain I’m done with regret and desire. Give me passion fomented With kindness. A world where embraces show dedication, Warmth, caring, and fulfillment. Where control and power dwindle As connections become corrections And...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 19, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
A balm of sweet innocence Settled upon the air of ennui, caused by a stagnant heart. For on an isle of love An infant Jumped in a sweet-pea bouncer. Alone to discover In gleeful surprise The up-rise and downfall Of its own motion. Abbe would love to connect. You can...
by Abbe Rolnick | Sep 14, 2023 | Abbe's Notes
A Child’s Question Why does your bellybutton have a hood? I smile with my answer. To protect the fairy who lives inside. Is that why you have dust and dirt inside? Yes, the fairy cleans weekly and gives it to the dust bunnies. And those wrinkles? Oh, I say. My belly...
