AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“FOR THOSE OF THE ALTIPLANO” is included for World Hunger Day. The poem was inspired by an by article from World Vision, “Another Face of Hunger – Altiplano Drought Victims Struggle for Survival.” Quote: An ocean-warming condition, which occurs around Christmastime and named ‘El Nino’ by fishermen, in a reversal of tradewinds and ocean currents created the most extreme ‘El Nino’ since World War II.”

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Kathleen Roxby

“SURPRISE ENCOUNTER” is included for Brother’s Day (April 24). Her brother, for a time, seemed to cut himself off from his family, a time in which his strong sense of humor failed him. This poem reflects the end of that time.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“FROM THE NIGHTFISHER’S FRIEND” first appeared in Tangent/Allusion, 2001. The poem captivated the Kathleen when she first heard it performed by the author, Dan Gerber at a local bookstore.