by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 13, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Be DazzleTwo ZsAnd I’m enamored.The sound of Bees, Of the confusion of twirlingDizzy with emotionThe shiny glamorOf bling.Or the sedate humility of genius.I see the shine of seashellsGlistening with suns refraction.Water transformed, fizzy, sparkling.Be warned...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 6, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
AssembleCome together, right now.A lifeA personA groupThe table Where we will sitDivergent pieces—The pull of love, passion, caring Draws one to another. then there are three.The daily rituals move aroundDance between old, and new steps.Some don’t fit.Each day begins...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 30, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Where did you go, Mr. Moon?I thought you’d stay with me,Help me dream of better timesAnd share your light On the darkest of nights.I know you disappear, Have a life of your own.Stark as you appear, Distant and from whatI hear.Your surface is cold, colorless,With...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 23, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Something I keep close—TalismanMy Bubbie always said, “You bring your own luck.”An invisible force of magicThat tricks the fatesNot by malice, greed, or mischievous.A steady hand that stitched lace,The smells of baked goods,The warm water that washed the dishes.You...
by Abbe Rolnick | Oct 16, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
A Parade of CollectiblesThe children sit quietly while I beginTo spin a story of my collectibles.Elephants of all sizes Appear in a close herd. Squatted and colorfully adorned.Next to the stocky solid brass motherAnd the silver long trunked baby.Metal replicas from...
