GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“YOUR NAME REMEMBERED” was first published 1970 in POET, American Parnassians. It is included this week for Best Friend Day, June 8.

REFRACTIONS— a memoir poem by Robert Roxby

“Sea Scape” appears this week for June 8, World Ocean Day. The poem first appeared in the author’s collection poems, Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“THE SAGA OF A ROSE” was inspired by a photograph. It appears this week for Red Rose Day, June 12.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“FOR THOSE OF THE ALTIPLANO” is included for World Hunger Day. The poem was inspired by an by article from World Vision, “Another Face of Hunger – Altiplano Drought Victims Struggle for Survival.” Quote: An ocean-warming condition, which occurs around Christmastime and named ‘El Nino’ by fishermen, in a reversal of tradewinds and ocean currents created the most extreme ‘El Nino’ since World War II.”

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Kathleen Roxby

“SURPRISE ENCOUNTER” is included for Brother’s Day (April 24). Her brother, for a time, seemed to cut himself off from his family, a time in which his strong sense of humor failed him. This poem reflects the end of that time.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“FROM THE NIGHTFISHER’S FRIEND” first appeared in Tangent/Allusion, 2001. The poem captivated the Kathleen when she first heard it performed by the author, Dan Gerber at a local bookstore.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“WONDER CHILD” is included this week in honor of Mother’s Day. The poem was found among the author’s papers.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“MOTHERS” first appeared in his collection, Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“IN MARGARET’S HEAVEN” is included for Mother’s Day. It was written after the death of this poet’s mother and references all her favorite fruits, with special emphasis on watermelon, her most favorite.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

The poem “THE HUNGRY HILLS” was written in reaction to and then sent to the Africa-based poet listed in the subtitle, Phillippa Berlyn.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Kathleen Roxby

“THERE ARE SOME POEMS I CANNOT READ ALOUD” was written in reaction to a poem by Quincy Troop. It is included for The Great Poetry Reading Day, April 28.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“THE LIE” is another of the poet’s writings from her days of depression. It is included for Honesty Day, April 30.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

The poem “SECRETS OF THE NASCA PLAINS” is included this week in honor of Pan American Day (April 14) and UN Human Space Flight Day (April 12).

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“EASTER,” first appeared in the author’s anthology, Reflections on a Lifetime.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“FIRE HYDRANT” is included for World Art Day (April 15).