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Barry Cowsill Leaving

A friend , a poet , a music Man , The Cowsills remembering the song "hair" on the radio as a 5 yr old. As fate brought us together one day in New Orleans Barry Cowsill the hidden artist yet well known . Adoring your eyes and smile , hat , the look when you asked me .. "do you remember the Cowsills ? " as I then began to sing .. "long ,beautiful Hair, Flaxen , waxen blacksen " Hair ! Oh daddy daddy " his life and smile , his love , imagining me for a while , yes ..in love. My Friend met his fate passionate , his Legacy , bravely refusing evacuation Katrina , a storm too strong for even An artist with a guitar , my love fallen Remembered now by all , for his remains were found under a bridge , The Oyster poor boys , The zydeco to blues , Barry, too great for Our World . Remembering the Jazz festival, memories, torn in my mind yet left behind , Barry Cowsill , when I leave this World , will you come and bring me to yours ?

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/13/2013 9:16:00 AM

I enjoyed this Nastalgia piece, congrats.

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:06:00 PM

I just noticed a typo in the word Cowsill ! Oh Noo..I need a editor to follow me around ! Forgive me Barry , I know you know ! Thank you very much Richard .

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 11:59:00 AM

Thank-you Richard , always humbled by your visits & reading my poems ! S.R.

Kiran Bantawa

Date: 11/13/2013 12:21:00 AM

a lovely poem, congrats SR.

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:11:00 PM

Thank-you , I appreciate your visit and reading my poetry ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/12/2013 11:24:00 PM

oh my goodness, did he die in that terrible flood? How sad!! Yes, I remember that song, the gold flaxen hair down to there!!! What memories. Congrats on your win. very original entry to the contest.

Shanity Rain
Date: 7/5/2014 11:42:00 AM

just realized i have not responded to you love, yes he did. stay beautiful ~

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:14:00 PM

I should say Sister "Susan " as well, Beautiful as ever ! I have not met her , yet Barry talked about his sister so much , If I am honored with her reading this , or meeting ..I want that girl to know, she does already !!

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:02:00 PM

Thank-you Andrea , yes ..he loved the Quarter , he played regular gigs there with his band , not the other brothers . An amazing Guitar player, captivating . He just wanted to be alone not so famous. In the end , I understand why he did not leave . ;) SR.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/12/2013 9:24:00 PM

Congratulations on the win, Shanity

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:12:00 PM

Thank-you Dr. I adore the fact you encourage everyone too write. Smiles ! SR

Donna Jones

Date: 11/12/2013 6:36:00 PM

A lovely wining tribute ...congratulations

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 12:16:00 PM

Thank-you Donna, I love all kinds of Music , I find myself always going to the 60's , 70's ..the writers ! We still have them , back then it was a tad different!

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/12/2013 6:33:00 PM

what a lovely tribute poem...love your take on the theme...congrats on your fine win! :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 11:58:00 AM

Thank-you Sandra , I love your visits !! S.R.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 11/12/2013 12:37:00 PM

Shanity, you put so much energy and life into your writing. Thank you for sharing this experience. I remember the Cowsills and so sorry to hear of his tragic end. Well done :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 11/13/2013 11:56:00 AM

Karen , I 'm sorry anyone finds out this way, yet ..for the years he went missing , I knew he was gone. I felt him go. That storm was one I will never forget .Love to you Karen , S.R.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 10/20/2013 7:34:00 AM

Beautiful tribute. I remember the Cowsills, and this poem brought back memories.

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/21/2013 12:44:00 PM

I love that name !! It was a Musician named "Alligator " from Monterey Bay , whom travelled with me to see his friend and once a band member of his, This is how we met . In great respect for his beautiful lady then , she being a DJ on the radio, and 2 beautiful children ! I remember singing in French and rocking this little Cajun girl !! May God Bless them ..

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/20/2013 5:41:00 PM

Thank-you my sweet friend !

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/18/2013 3:28:00 PM

I didn't know what happened to him... A sad ending.

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/18/2013 4:24:00 PM

I am sorry you found out through poem , He was a lover of his Art , Music , and wanted to be hidden in N.O. , he just did not want any public knowing him, he said "Reporters' keep calling me, and I have to change my number ' However , to be honored now, I am sure he would love. Thank-you so much for caring ~