AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“A SOFT MORNING RAIN” was found among the poet’s scribbles.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“ESCAPADE” first appeared in his anthology, Reflections of a Lifetime, 2000. This poem appears this month for two reasons: 1) it illustrates the arrival of Spring in the breaking of the ice, and 2) demonstrates the special knowledge of mothers (honored in May).

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“BRIGHT HUNGER” is included for May 30, Water a Flower Day. This poem expresses the author’s joy in experiencing the beauty of nature after having been depressed for months.