Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THIS IS THE QUESTION” was found among the poet’s papers. It was written in response to a1990 news clipping: “Repair of church’s light fixtures could explain Virgin Mary image,” but it reflects thoughts often expressed by the author.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“ONCE YOUNG” describes a time when the author aged twelve played with his friends in a Wheeling, West Virginia vineyard. It first appeared in his poetry collection, “Reflections on a Lifetime.”

LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“DECEMBER RAIN” was written during an El Nino winter as the poet was becoming used to a new home early in the 21^st century.