AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“FAREWELL” was found in the poet’s papers. It is included for July 20, Toss Away The Could Haves And Should Haves Day.

REFRACTIONS— by Robert Roxby

“HOMELESS,” presents the author’s view of those who are homeless. This view is colored by his memories from the Depression of the 1930s and also his work with homeless in his adopted hometown of Long Beach, California. The poem is included this week for July 11, Cheer Up the Lonely Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“DEFIANCE,” was inspired by the scene described in the poem and is included this week for July 11, Cheer Up the Lonely Day.