AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry of Margaret Roxby

“APOLOGIES TO WILLIAM WORDSWORTH,” is included this month which is the ninth month of the year (see reference in the poem). The title suggests the author was inspired by the title poet when choosing the form of this piece. It was written for and sent originally to the parents of “Trevor.”

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“LIBERAL: HIP, HIP, HOORAY!” is included this week in honor of September 15, UN International Day of Democracy. The poem was found in the author’s poetry journal.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“IN THE AWAITING PLACE” is included this week in honor of September 21, UN International Day of Peace. The poem represents one attempt of the author to describe her experience of the world as an introvert.