In Memory Of Karen Carpenter...

[freddykaren]

"Morning Mourning Ode"

Dear Karen, it doesn't seem that long
Since you last sang your final song
But it warms me knowing you're among
The best who rest in Heaven;

I feel for all my fans and friends
Who mourn such bitter-sweetly ends
And to you my heart extends
A smile to slowly leaven;

Into fondest, gayest memories of you
Of all the magic you could do
How each time that I hear you new
The spirit starts to soar!

How all you've done for us on Earth
From London, Holland, America, Perth
'Tis better to recall your birth --
History's golden door!

For all my life I'll ne'er forget
The music, the beauty that you beget
And 'though we shall on this day fret
Your legacy lies with us dear;

And as our thoughts and feelings show
That we thought that you'd never go
I wanted here to show we know
In some ways you're with us here;

'Tis sadness too, for your dear brother
You never did become a mother
But darling, you were like no other
No other singer known;

No other sweet or purest voice,
The sadness of you hopeless choice
But we can still with love rejoice
And how you fans have grown!

Sleep softly sister, lead and drums!
And as each new bright day comes
And with each tune that someone hums
We think of you with love;

Stay with us, for you were ours
You, that awesome gal with powers
She who showers, still empowers
Us -- to you above.

Live long and prosper, Karen,
Without you we are barren...

Frederic Kahler
"carpentersgang"
Las Vegas, USA
4 Feb 08

[beaner]

That was pure gold! What a beautiful poem. Very touching.

Thanks for sharing that Freddykaren!

Beaner

[pastorsue]

It's hard to believe that it has been 25 years since Karen left us. When I first heard the news all I could think was," There will be no more music." But I've found that those we love live on in our hearts, and Karen has never left my heart. I love the Carpenter's music as much now as I did way back then, and have a special place in my heart full of memories of Richard and Karen in concert - and their music lives on. Richard, if you happen to see this, my heart broke for you 25 years ago. I know you have a loving wife and family, and I know also that you will never really "get over" losing Karen. We never "get over" losing those we love, we just learn to cope with the loss. You've been in my prayers for a long time. I will always love the Carpenters: their music, their love for each other and the wonderful musicality of these two people who gave me so many precious memories.

[wisejester7]

freddykaren said:

"Morning Mourning Ode"

Dear Karen, it doesn't seem that long
Since you last sang your final song
But it warms me knowing you're among
The best who rest in Heaven;

I feel for all my fans and friends
Who mourn such bitter-sweetly ends
And to you my heart extends
A smile to slowly leaven;

Into fondest, gayest memories of you
Of all the magic you could do
How each time that I hear you new
The spirit starts to soar!

How all you've done for us on Earth
From London, Holland, America, Perth
'Tis better to recall your birth --
History's golden door!

For all my life I'll ne'er forget
The music, the beauty that you beget
And 'though we shall on this day fret
Your legacy lies with us dear;

And as our thoughts and feelings show
That we thought that you'd never go
I wanted here to show we know
In some ways you're with us here;

'Tis sadness too, for your dear brother
You never did become a mother
But darling, you were like no other
No other singer known;

No other sweet or purest voice,
The sadness of you hopeless choice
But we can still with love rejoice
And how you fans have grown!

Sleep softly sister, lead and drums!
And as each new bright day comes
And with each tune that someone hums
We think of you with love;

Stay with us, for you were ours
You, that awesome gal with powers
She who showers, still empowers
Us -- to you above.

Live long and prosper, Karen,
Without you we are barren...

Frederic Kahler
"carpentersgang"
Las Vegas, USA
4 Feb 08

Nicely done, Frederic.

[smoothie2]

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I see we have new members to our group checking in with their own thoughts....we always welcome "newbies"....
And yet your love for Karen and Richard is no less grand than the rest of us here. Thanks for your input.++++++++++++++
++++{FREDDYKAREN}!EXTRAORDINARY MOVING POEM...QUITE A TALENT TO PUT DOWN SUCH TRUE WORDS!
I was about 10 yrs. old in 1970 and about that time, I recall (or probably later than 1970) hearing "Rainy Days" and really taking notice of Karen's intimately beautiful voice, so unlike anyone's I'd ever heard.
Although, friends I grew up with and family enjoyed Karen and Richard, I think I grew to be the biggest fan overall compared to everybody else I knew. My siblings were more Beatles and Elvis fans.
So, more and more through the yrs., I've become a bigger fan.
**the day Karen passed, is still unbelievable, like a dream...a very bad one at that, I was newly married and my hubby and I both worked and went to college. It was late evening and I was in our apartment as I had been most of the day. I don't recall where my hubby was, probably at work. My parents had come and I was getting ready to go out w/ them to go eat.
As I was getting ready, my mom says MATTER-OF-FACTLY, "Oh, you know Karen Carpenter died, I think of a heart attack".
I'm sure my mouth dropped open and everything stopped.
Well, I thought at first she had said the name of a college pal who's last name was similar to Carpenter. So, I couldn't believe it. I questioned her
again, and she said Karen C. of the Carpenters.
Needless to say, I lost my appetite, but we went out for the meal.
I don't know when it was exactly that the news really sunk in. I was glad it wasn't the girl friend who had died, but that was little comfort considering.
Anyway, it was a yr. or more really, before I got out the now old record of the Carps. Singles 1969-1973 and listened to them on my own for the first time.
In any case, about 5 yrs. ago or more, I got my first computer and one of the fun things I did was browse the web and just for the heck of it, looked up websites and found Rick and the gang and much info. about the C's!!!!!!
Thank you everyone ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Karen and Richard and all who have taken part here and most of all let's keep the good stuff coming...

smoothie(or) katt (or) kathy

[Rick Henry]

Thank you Frederic for a beautifully written poem.

Thank you very much Pastor Sue for the timely words. It is so true that those we love never really die, because they truly do remain in our hearts and memories for eternity. Such is the case with Karen Carpenter.

I love Karen's voice and her music... both with Carpenters and her solo ventures. she was a multi-talented lady with a voice that was amongst the finest of any generation.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

More and more beautiful messages, thoughts, poems, etc. Karen is so loved - there is no question about that.

Yesterday, the song I listened to in honor of Karen is the one that I always listen to on the anniv. of her passing - A Song For You.

"...and when my life is over, remember when we were together....we were alone, and I was singing this song.......for you!"

And, once again....she did sing the song, just for me! Beautifully.

Thank You, Karen!
We miss you, so.
Tim

[Rick Henry]

Great to see that so many people dropped by to honor Karen yesterday.

I did play her solo album yesterday. This was to honor her, as her solo album was so very important to her. It was such a joy to listen to Karen sounding so upbeat and happy. I especially enjoy the songs "Guess I Just Lost My Head" and "Remember When Lovin' Took All Night"... Karen has a somewhat playful attitude in both these songs. I really feel this is the Karen, that she wants us to remember... the upbeat playful side of her.