by Abbe Rolnick | Jul 18, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
If I wrote I wrote Graffiti… this is what I’d say… Everyone needs hugs. It takes ten positives to remove one negative. What you repeat becomes your truth. Kindness, kindness, kindness, and more kindness. Never rid yourself of memories, create ones you want. What is...
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 20, 2024 | Abbe's Notes
You don’t know me yet, but I have been with you forever. Bear with me as I tell you of my discoveries. Stay open without fear of loving. The heart can close but keep it exposed. You will hurt, you will change even as you remain the same. Keep laughing as the muscles...
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...