Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN – a poem by Margaret Roxby

“WE NEVER KNEW OUR HEARTS/ IN THE DARK NIGHT” is a poem which did not have a title when found. among the author’s papers. It was inspired by an incident which made national news about an attack in New York City where the neighbors admitted hearing a woman’s screams for help, yet no one called the police or did anything that might aid the woman. She was killed by her attacker. It is included this week for Canada’s National Day Of Remembrance And Action On Violence Against Women -DEC 6.

REFRACTIONS—by Kathleen Roxby

“WITHOUT NO SHOES” was originally printed in Poem, Memoir, Story (PMS) in 2004. The images and feelings are the poet’s impressions of her father’s childhood. Upon reading it, her father said, “How did you know?” The poet treasures his reaction as one of the best compliments she ever received. It is included this week because December 6 is National Coal Miner’s Day in the US.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—a poem by Kathleen Roxby

“I AM TOLD I AM ANGRY” first appeared in the author’s chapbook, Paper Doll in 2000. It is included as companion to this week’s poem by Margaret Roxby.