AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE SECRET PLACE,” was in the author’s words, “written after a discussion with my son about the mysteries of our universe and, especially (in his words) the possibility of the illusionary qualities of what we think we see and feel, etc., etc., etc.”—from poetry Round Robin letter written in 1991. It is included this week for Listening Day.

REFRACTIONS—a series by Robert Roxby

“THE HUMAN TOUCH,” is included this week for July 30, Friendship Day. The poem, newly edited, was first published in the author’s collection Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“THE BURDEN” is included this week for July 30, Friendship Day. The poem was inspired by the film Julia, released in 1977  based on the Lillian Hellman’s story of childhood friendship with someone named Julia (see Hellman’s story Pentimento).