Robert Fletcher (poet)

Robert H. Fletcher was the initially uncredited co-lyricist of Cole Porter's "Don't Fence Me In."

An early "cowboy poet", Fletcher published a book of verse titled "Corral Dust."

Cole Porter purchased one of Fletcher's poems for $250, which later became "Don't Fence Me In," intended for a movie that was not made.

Several years later, Porter's revision of the song, especially the version sung by Kate Smith, became popular nationwide.

Fletcher eventually negotiated with Porter's estate to receive co-writing credit and a share of the royalties from the song.