Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“BUNNY” was a favorite dog in a long line of dogs rescued by the author’s father, a firefighter with a soft spot and talent for training dogs. Bunny was registered with the AKC. The author’s mother kept this record in her family scrapbook. Bunny’s registered name was “Baxter.” The author told her children that when Bunny wanted water, he would stand by the kitchen sink and ask for it, saying “Wah Wah.”

RFLECTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“SMOKEY” was the dog acquired for the author’s son. This poem and the poem above are included this week in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The poem originally appeared in the author’s anthology, “Reflections on a Lifetime.”

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“TRAPPED” was inspired by a dream the author experienced while struggling with depression and is included in the spirit of spooky October.