AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS CHRISTMAS” was found among the poet’s papers. Late in her life, she began to craft her own Christmas cards, and this piece was likely intended for that purpose. Christmas: the decorations, the food, the visits with friends and family was something she looked forward to every year, beginning preparations in November. Her daughter remembers being charged with cracking nuts for Christmas goodies while dreaming of her own November birthday and upcoming Thanksgiving.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry by Robert Roxby

“CHRISTMAS JOYS.” Like his wife, the poet welcomed Christmas every year. The poem was found in his poet’s journal.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—works by Kathleen Roxby

“MY GRANDFATHER’S LEGACY” is included this week for December 23, National Roots Day. Though the author never met her grandfathers, either one, both of them left such an impact that it carried forward to the next generation. The specific grandfather described in this poem was her maternal grandfather.