by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 27, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Designer SandwichA crunch on the outsidePreferably pumpernickel rye toastedNot too thin or thickJust enough to hold the center.A mixture of texturesThat meld the outer vigorWith a smooth snap.A thin coating of DijonBefore the bed of lettuceRipe tomato slices, sharp...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 12, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Twisted like a PretzelI meditate with pretzeled armsHands folded against my browLegs crisscrossed, squared in a yogi box.With each breath,I travel down and upRetrieving perspective.Seeking Sanity. Within me, a river flowsThrough convoluted bends.Pours into the ocean...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 13, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Accusations: You are too emotional, too kind.When someone accuses me of being too emotional or too kind, I smile inside. Yes, I confess I feel. When I die, these feelings will disappear.I chose to see suffering, understand, and engage with sadness, wonder, pain,...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jan 23, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
DecisionsEach decision I makeEither by will or fateBrings me to this date. With energy to ponderEach day I see clearlyIs a day less weary.Each new thoughtEither informed or a surpriseAllows me to rise. Find me at http://www.abberolnick.com. I have new discounts for...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jan 16, 2025 | Abbe's Notes
Perpetual MotionI watch with delight as growing babies not yet toddlersroll, scoot, and crawl Landing wherever they fall.They have no intentionRandom as a rolling ball,A silver ribbon calls,Or a clatter of spoons pulls their attention.Goalless with no line of...