by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 30, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Define me byWhat I am Not based on desiresGive credenceto my actsFrame my face with curlsUnruly wavesEyes that seeA voice of exuberanceAn elastic heartWith space beyond my sizeIgnore comparisonsThat only create holes.Forget definitionsLike labelsThat is not...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 23, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
An Abundance of snowMelts and creates a hole Inevitable freezing and shrinkingHow do you fill this void?The cold look of a loverThe passion seeking forgivenessFrayed edgesStuffed with An excess of caution An excess of moneyAn excess of fruitAn excess of desireAn...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 16, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
The grapes ripened The vintner harvestedThe wine maker crushedThe distributor deliveredThe store soldYou drankThe labor of the farmerThe sun kissed berryThe toiled soilThe fruit of life.
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 9, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Watercolors Float Wet on wetCauliflowerSpreadA field of WildflowersDampen betweenGreen flicks of grassesA mirage of sky Sunkissed from belowEach stroke an illusion
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 2, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
My juice spilledI didn’t touch itHonestJuice fairies appeared out of thin airThey tipped my glass Yes, I know and the mother fairies Clipped their wings No more magicUntil the spill is cleaned.
