AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE DESERTION,” a poem about two poets (Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes) is included for the conclusion of National Poetry Month. The author read both poets, their work and their biographies before writing this poem.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“TO MY LOVE” was undoubtedly addressed to the poet’s wife, perhaps for their 50^th wedding anniversary. It was found in the poet’s journal and included this week for April 23, Lover’s Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“Poetry Reading at the Bookstore: Sneak Attack,” was inspired by one evening at the poetry reading in a local bookstore. Observing the non-participants browsing the shelves, perhaps turning their heads upon hearing a certain word of the spoken poetry, she conceived of the idea of poetry as sly, sneaking up on the unsuspecting like perhaps an intriguing aroma that lures the receivers away from their pursuits. It is included this week for April 28, National Great Poetry Reading Day.