AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“A RANDOM THOUGHT”was never published, but found among the author’s papers. It is included for August 12, UN International Youth Day.

REFRACTIONS –the poetry of Robert Roxby

“LOST YOUTH” is the author’s effort to express his understanding of the plight of the migrant worker colored by scenes he witnessed in his youth where children went to work early. It first appeared in his book Reflections on a Lifetime, 2000. It is included for August 12, UN International Youth Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“IN THE GUISE OF FRIENDSHIP: THE PACT” first appeared in year 2000 in the author’s chapbook, Paper Doll. It is included for August 12, UN International Youth Day as it describes the author’s experience in her youth.