GLASS RAIN – a poem by Margaret Roxby

“THE OTHER SIDE OF SPACE” is included this week for National Science Fiction Day, Jan 2. The subject fascinated the author. Her daughter often heard her mother say that she would love to travel into the future. Margaret Roxby was a great fan of science fiction.

REFRACTIONS—by Robert Roxby

“LONELINESS” is included this week for Jan 2, World Introvert Day. The author himself was an introvert, but raised in a family of 15, he was not intimidated by crowds. The poem first appeared in his collection, Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—a poem by Kathleen Roxby

“INVISIBLE” is included as a companion to “Loneliness.” It was written during the poet’s long struggle with depression and is one of several poems exploring her feeling of impotence and alienation.

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GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“A HOLIDAY VERSE” was found among the author’s papers. It was intended for inclusion in a Christmas card to friends and family.

REFRACTIONS— a memoir piece by Kathleen Roxby

“THE TOO BIG TREE” is included this week for the Christmas holidays.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“CHRISTMAS FOR GEORGE,” was written by the author after observing a man suffering from PTSD. He later found a safe and welcoming place in the choir loft where the author sang. Her fellow choir members always saved a place for him and made an effort to make him comfortable by leaving him in peace.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“DO YOU KNOW CAMELOT?” is included this week for Dec 8 – Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day. The poet never decided on this version, leaving it untitled. For this release, the first line was made the title.

REFRACTIONS— a poem by Robert Roxby

“THE DREAM” was written in response to a viewing of the film “Field of Dreams.” It is included this week for Dec 8 – Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“A PRESENT FOR THE WAITING HEART” first appeared in the author’s chapbook, Chameleon Woman, 2000.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“FLOWERS RISING IN THE AIR” was written in response to a presentation at Orpheus chapter 1990 (California Federation of Poets) which proposed the members “compose a poem using 4 pairs or more of the following rhyming words:

Wore/door, Flowers/hours, There/air, Line/design, Born/  adorn, Play/day, Knew/hue

REFRACTIONS— a poem by Robert Roxby

“MARGARET TO BE TREASURED” first appeared in the author’s collection, Reflections on a Lifetime. It appears this week for Thanksgiving Day.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“HOMECOMING” was created by the author as a Thanksgiving Day thank you card for her parents in appreciation of what she had learned from them.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“SPACE CHALLENGE” is a quatrain poem included this week for the United Nations World Science Day For Peace & Development. The author was fascinated by the possibilities of space exploration.

REFRACTIONS— an essay by Kathleen Roxby

“NILE, 1919” is the retold history of the poet’s great uncle, a veteran of WW1. This poignant story was one the author’s mother often recalled as Veterans’ Day (Armistice Day) neared.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“MEMORY OF A PERFORMANCE OF HAIR” first appeared in the author’s 2001 chapbook, “Tangent/Allusion.” This newly edited version is included this week for Veterans’ Day.