Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“A MEMORY OF ARIZONA” was a late poem by the author describing the last trip to Arizona she took with her husband and her mother. The strong use of color references makes this poem suit this month’s emphasis

KALEIDOSCOPE—a series by Kathleen Roxby

“THE PROBLEM WITH PUMPKIN” is a new work inspired by the month of October and its pumpkin decorations. Sources consulted: www.merriam-webster.com and www.etymonline.com.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“ON MOONLESS NIGHTS” Since this month’s media entertainment often presents subjects that elicit fear, this poem was selected for its dark theme. The author refers to this piece as a depression poem, written during a time when she struggled with this condition.