Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“HOW GOES THE DREAM” was found among the poet’s papers. It was once sub-titled “The Mourner’s Plight.” It was written after the death of her older brother, Richard.

REFRACTIONS—as short memoir by Kathleen Roxby

“OLD CHARLIE” was written to honor Armistice Day, established following WWI and the author’s memory from her mother for whom Charlie was a neighbor.

LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“A STORY OF POPPIES” is a recent poem by the author and included in honor of Armistice Day.