AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE SEARCHERS” was originally published in Writer’s Notes and Quotes in 1961. It is included this week for May 4, National Day of Prayer.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“A GRAIN OF SAND” was inspired by a night at Bryce Canyon, Utah. It is included this week for May 5, National Space Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“A PHOENIX IN THE GARDEN” describes the life of a geranium in the author’s garden. It is included this week a companion to “The Searchers,” as they both stress persistence.