AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE THIEF,” was written in response to the author feeling a long-time friend pulling away, drawn by other people and other interests to explore. Whether the poet shared the poem with that friend is unknown, but it is not unlike her to have done so. It is included this week for Send A Card To A Friend, Feb 7.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“TO BE FREE” is included this week for National Freedom Day. The poem first appeared in the author’s collection, Reflections of a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“TO MY DISAPPEARING FRIEND,” is included this week for Send A Card To A Friend, February 7. The point of view was suggested by a poetry workshop, but the poem describes the author’s experience with depression in her late twenties.