AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry of Margaret Roxby

“FOR JUDY WHO WANTED TO GO HOME” was found in the poet’s papers. It is included for July 31, UN International Day Of Friendship. The poem was written on the back of flyer for California Repertory Company’s production of Judy written by Howard Burman and produced at CSULB in 1992.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“MY SURPRISE FAMILY,” expresses the author’s strong love of his country and for humanity in general. It is included this week for July 31, UN International Day Of Friendship.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“WHEN SHE IS SAD,” is an imagined conversation, but based on something similar she once overheard when visiting a house in mourning. It is included this week for August 1, Girlfriends Day.