Shanity Rain Poet Free verse

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 November 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM I enjoyed this Nastalgia piece, congrats. Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 12:06 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 November 13, 2013 at 11:59 AM Thank-you Richard , always humbled by your visits & reading my poems ! S.R.

Kiran Bantawa November 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM a lovely poem, congrats SR. Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 12:11 PM Thank-you , I appreciate your visit and reading my poetry ~

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2013 at 11:24 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 July 5, 2014 at 11:42 AM just realized i have not responded to you love, yes he did. stay beautiful ~ Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 12:14 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 November 13, 2013 at 12:02 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 November 12, 2013 at 9:24 PM Congratulations on the win, Shanity Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM Thank-you Dr. I adore the fact you encourage everyone too write. Smiles ! SR

Donna Jones November 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM A lovely wining tribute ...congratulations Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 12:16 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 November 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM what a lovely tribute poem...love your take on the theme...congrats on your fine win! :) Shanity Rain November 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM Thank-you Sandra , I love your visits !! S.R.

Karen Anglesey November 12, 2013 at 12:37 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 November 13, 2013 at 11:56 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 October 20, 2013 at 7:34 AM Beautiful tribute. I remember the Cowsills, and this poem brought back memories. Shanity Rain October 21, 2013 at 12:44 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 October 20, 2013 at 5:41 PM Thank-you my sweet friend !

Carol Eastman October 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM I didn't know what happened to him... A sad ending. Shanity Rain October 18, 2013 at 4:24 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 ~

Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2013 at 4:55 AM - B.C. would have loved this poem .... it's so beautiful, Shanity !!! - Well done, tribute !!! - <3 - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Shanity Rain October 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM Thank-you Anne Lise, he would have adored you !! Being the fabulous artist you are , he was so ...'no word I can think of good enough "

Liam Mcdaid October 16, 2013 at 5:11 PM very beautifully penned piece Shanity Rain October 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM Thank-you Liam , you have one of those beautiful smiles as well ~

Dr.Ram Mehta October 16, 2013 at 12:48 AM heartfelt remembrance and tribute to the angel in your eyes, Shanity Shanity Rain October 16, 2013 at 12:52 AM Thank-you my Doctor, It was an Innocent crush on a man .. Loved by many . I remember him through poems . You are my sweet friend .