GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“THIS IS THE QUESTION” was found among the poet’s papers. It was written in response to a1990 news clipping: “Repair of church’s light fixtures could explain Virgin Mary image,” but it reflects thoughts often expressed by the author.

 

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“ONCE YOUNG” describes a time when the author aged twelve played with his friends in a Wheeling, West Virginia vineyard. It first appeared in his poetry collection, “Reflections on a Lifetime.”

LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“DECEMBER RAIN” was written during an El Nino winter as the poet was becoming used to a new home early in the 21^st century.

 

 

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“REMEMBRANCE TOTEM” was published in 1962 in CANDOR. It reflects the poets early fascination with the American Indian, language and culture. It is included as November honors Native America Heritage on November 26.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“GRAY SKIES DRIPPING” was found among the author’s papers.

LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“From the Unpainted Series: The Storyteller” is one of a series of poems the author conceived when challenged to write about an actual painting in a poetry class and at the same time was renewing her efforts in drawing and painting.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“MEDITATION” was found among the poet’s papers.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“TIME OF AUTUMN” first appeared in his collected poems, Reflections on a Lifetime, 2000.

LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“LATE AFTERNOON” is a recent poem by the author.

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“BUNNY” was a favorite dog in a long line of dogs rescued by the author’s father, a firefighter with a soft spot and talent for training dogs. Bunny was registered with the AKC. The author’s mother kept this record in her family scrapbook. Bunny’s registered name was “Baxter.” The author told her children that when Bunny wanted water, he would stand by the kitchen sink and ask for it, saying “Wah Wah.”

RFLECTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“SMOKEY” was the dog acquired for the author’s son. This poem and the poem above are included this week in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The poem originally appeared in the author’s anthology, “Reflections on a Lifetime.”

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“TRAPPED” was inspired by a dream the author experienced while struggling with depression and is included in the spirit of spooky October.

 

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“MIDNIGHT STOP at a MOUNTAIN MOTEL” was first published in the Apollo Anthology, vol. 3 (chapter of California Federation of Chaparral Poets. The poet describes a night during a trip she took with her husband and her mother across the southwestern states.

REFRACTIONS—a poem by Robert Roxby

“FREE FOREVER” shares the author’s love of nature. It is included in his collected poems, “Reflections on a Lifetime.”

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“Not My Favorite Month” is a poem written in 2020 while thinking about October prior to releasing this website.