AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN – Margaret Roxby

“FOR JESSIE” is possibly the author’s attempt to capture the day she, as a child, witnessed the tragedy of the death of a young boy who had been running along the tops of the freight cars (a common game) as the train slowly took on speed through town following a water stop. It is included for July 30, International Day of Friendship. The poem had no title when found.

REFRACTIONS – Robert Roxby

“THE INDIAN’S LAMENT” is included for July 31, World Ranger Day. The author always was fascinated by American Indians. His interest began from living on their native lands along the Ohio River with his coal miner father. This poem appeared in the author’s book, Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS – Kathleen Roxby

“THE GESTURE” describes a moment on a camping trip the author shared with an old school friend. It is included for July 30, International Day of Friendship.