AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN – poetry by Margaret Roxby

“FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN PINK PLASTIC” was found among the poet’s papers. It is included this first week ironically for May 3, National Garden Meditation Day.

REFRACTIONS – poetry by Robert Roxby

“LADY ON THE ISLAND” is included this week for National Loyalty Day, May 1. It is interesting to know the poet’s grandparents, father and some siblings immigrated from England while the statue was still under construction in France. This poem is included in Robert’s collection Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS – poetry by Kathleen Roxby

“MERLIN AND THE UNDINE,” describes the author’s experience listening to a fellow poet named Merlin who wrote about the mythological creature. It is included this week for April 28, Great Poetry Reading Day.