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God only knows...I miss this man...I miss his words...his insights... his poetry...And with his passing...another part of this poet died as well.. I'll meet you in Heaven at the Tree of Forgiveness Bar Roy Boy and we will drink a Handsome Johnny...Sing the old songs and read poetry that came from ou...

Here's one some can relate to...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fIqFaWMf_M

I may try and turn this into a song...

Ode To The Great John Prine 4/19/18 I think John Prine has finally learned to write like me...Because I hear… my thoughts in every song he sings...It’s funny how he knows...Whatever is on my mind... but that's bestest thing... about the GREAT JOHN PRIIIIIINE... He makes me cry... He makes me laugh.....

Little did I know how soon Roy would be gone...

i QUOTED MY TWO FAVORITE POETS IN THIS ONE...ROY BOWEN AND ED POE...

My Final Wishes Kelly Joe Ray 2-9-2017 I want to be buried in a black metal coffin…Just like the Submarine I “Qualified “on… Pin a brand new pair of shining Silver Dolphins…Upon my left breast… So, when I bust Hell wide open…They will know, I’m one of the best…Of the best… Loyalty, Bravery, Teamwork...

Man that's freaking awesome Roy...My latest poem has a quote from one of your poems and one of Poe's...Check it out when you get a chance...I quoted my two favorites in the same poem...
KJ

AWESOME and DEEP...and TOO close to HOME...Been there...Done that... Thanks Shipmate...This is a fantastic work of art...

Yeah...that was the toughest part of being a Silent Service Sailor...That plane ride to Holy Loch...That goodbye at the airport...I Think you crushed it Roy Boy...WETSU...We ALL became Qualified Submariners because football, baseball and basketball all only requires one ball...

Don is an Honorary Submariner...he did hundreds of sea trails underway as a tech rep...for Unidyne...I think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duLCRTOU7FE
Who thinks about Christmas in July??? Apparently I do...

This is a song Dennis Matheny and I wrote in the ships library...It's sung by me and Don Brown another Madison Shipmate from a later timeframe...I could never do Denny's voice justice...He had a beautiful Gibson Hummingbird Guitar with deep rich tones and he taught me how to finger pick...His voice ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMe75DXghk

Here's another one of those so damn happy to be in off crew and on R & R you can't stand yourself...songs...