Poetry – Page 4 – Jan Sikes

May 1, 2018May 25, 2026

Rick Sikes 8-5-35 to 5-1-09

I'll never forget that early morning exit from life that Rick made and how the Angels surrounded us. And, I know I will see him again. It's hard to believe how many years have now passed. This is my tribute to him. BOOKS

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April 4, 2018

No Shame in Surrender

This time of year brings around so many vivid memories, this being one. On March 9, 2009, a long agonizing night began for me and Rick Sikes. He had been in and out of the hospital since January 2009 and we were back again for more IV antibiotics to try and fight the infection slowly …

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January 4, 2018

Discovery – Book Trailer Contest

My book trailer for DISCOVERY - POETRY AND ART BY RICK AND JAN SIKES is entered in this contest. I would deeply appreciate your vote! Voting is easy. Just click on this link to cast your vote: NORTH TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL BOOK TRAILER VOTING Thank you in advance!! Want to purchase DISCOVERY? For an autographed discounted …

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September 2, 2017March 3, 2026

Pressed Between the Pages

This poem has been rolling around in my head for months. So, I stopped long enough to give birth. I hope you enjoy it.

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April 4, 2017

Book Awards!

It's that time of year when book awards are announced and I am thrilled beyond words that TWO of my books have received FIRST PLACE awards from the TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF AUTHORS! 'TIL DEATH DO US PART received a First Place Award in the Biography Fiction Category. …

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January 8, 2017

Cactus Town, Texas

How does Cactus Town, Texas tie into a Writing and Music blog? That's a question I can easily answer. Cactus Town, Texas is a destination spot located just North of San Angelo, Texas on Highway 67 and you'll find a bit of everything on this Western Preserve from unique and amazing Cacti to Cactus Mike's …

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December 11, 2016

Sunday #StoryTime

I want to tell you a story. That’s what writers do, right? This story is about a man who had a band and traveled the Southwest playing music. He’d grown up poor and discovered at a young age that he had a talent for writing and playing music. By the time he was out …

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