Rick W. Cotton

Rick W. Cotton

About Rick W. Cotton

Rick is often staring out the window at the color of the leaves, or the clouds, or the blue of the sky. He's a hopeless romantic, loves old movies and music, and special times. He cannot abide rap, liver and onions, reality TV, and shopping malls. Rick has a lovely wife, a fat cat, and a taste for BBQ.
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  • It's The Most Fattening Time Of The Year

    • Published: December 20, 2022

    in Christmas Poems

    (sung to the tune of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year") - with apologies to Andy Williams

    It's the most fattening time of the year
    There'll be pizza and dim sum, oh yes, please, I'll have some

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    Thanks for the laugh. I love your version of the song, and your clever lyrics fit perfectly. To me, it's especially funny because it is so relatable (sigh), and I think we have a similar...

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  • Take Me Home

    • Published: March 2022

    in Home Poems

    In the summer of '32
    A little boy, 6 years old,
    Separated from his Mama
    In a five and ten-cent store,

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  • The Old Guy's Checkup

    • Published: March 2022

    in Funny Life Poems

    You eat too much salt, the doctor said,
    And your blood pressure's way over here in the red
    You're way too fat, gotta cut back the food
    Can't eat a thing that's tasty or good

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  • The Voice In The Forest

    • Published: March 2021

    in Spiritual Poems about Nature

    I heard a soft sound, like wind through the trees,
    But there was no wind, for the air was still,
    And the forest stood waiting, silent and strong,
    Trees standing guard as they always will.

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  • A Thanksgiving Blessing

    • Published: November 2018

    in Thanksgiving Poems

    It's cold outside, but it's warm in my heart.
    And the gray fall sky is His work of art.
    Laden and low, quiet and still,
    November is welcome, and my eyes drink their fill

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    Thank you! SO GLAD you enjoyed it! I think Thanksgiving is so underrated as a holiday, and I tried to put what it means to me into words...glad you appreciated it!!

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  • Rick W. Cotton, Katy, Texas
  • 3 years ago

Thank you! So very glad you enjoyed it. As a former realtor, I have walked in many an old house, and always enjoy stopping to listen to the silent stories the houses tell.....they are quite amazing.

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  • Rick W. Cotton, Katy, Texas
  • 4 years ago

You are most welcome! I am so glad for him, and thank you for the feedback and support!!!!

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  • Rick W. Cotton, Katy, Texas
  • 4 years ago

Thank you! SO GLAD you enjoyed it! I think Thanksgiving is so underrated as a holiday, and I tried to put what it means to me into words...glad you appreciated it!!

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  • Rick W. Cotton, Katy, Texas
  • 5 years ago

You are most welcome! I am glad that it speaks to you.

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