AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THE LAND OF BEYOND.” This poet was fascinated by fantasy and science from her youth. Such ideas teased her mind to dream and she had a brilliant and active one. One of her particularly favorite stories from youth was that of Arnheim. She returned to it more than once in her writing. This piece itself is a scrap found among her papers.

KALEIDOSCOPE—the poetry of Robert Roxby

“THE VALLEY” is included this week for National Nothingness Day, January 16. This describes the world of the poet’s youth. Is it any wonder that he returns to it again and again?

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“PRACTICING CHI” is also included this week as a nod to National Nothingness Day. The author thought it was particularly appropriate. The poet was introduced to Chi in a park in Hong Kong on a visit before China reclaimed this throng of people. She found the daily practice of this art truly impressed her. She now lives near an old woman who can be seen going through her moves in the public park area of their condo complex.