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Close To You- Echoes of Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter wondered Why the birds fell down from the sky Every time, you walked by “Just like me, They long to be Close to you.” Didn’t she know? Couldn’t she see? The beauty and grace The double halo The follows you wherever you go? “On the day that you were born The angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair And golden starlight in your eyes of blue.” She croons the tunes of my heart The two things that make my soul Light as a feather and ready to take flight... A look in your eyes Blue as the skies Deep as the sea Timeless as eternity Hair that sways Softly in the breeze Falling on your face Teasing my senses Making me long to reach out And run my fingers through each strand The lion’s mane in my hand Power at my command “Just like me They long to be Close to you.” Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/15/2013 12:53:00 PM

nicely done,,,, Karen Carpenter was, and is a favorite of mine, was around 14, when I heard her "Superstar" song, love her Masquerade ;}

Robert Pettit

Date: 6/12/2013 12:59:00 PM

"Close to You" was the first of many of the late Karen Carpenter's hit songs. It was also featured in the 1972 movie "The Heartbreak Kid". Good write.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/12/2013 1:14:00 PM

Can't smile without you! What a wonderful song! She was an amazing star! Thanks for passing by, Robert! :)

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/11/2013 11:39:00 AM

I'm not familiar with Karen Carpenter, but aside from that, I'm impressed once again. When that stanza came for another go around you made it say something a little different. Enjoyed :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2013 3:24:00 PM

Timothy.....you are missing something! BTW...I do like country music myself! Shania Twain rocks! ;) Thanks for stopping by....Sorry I haven't been around much. Been really down and busy! Lethal combo! Will get around to ya soon!

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/11/2013 10:03:00 AM

when one reads your poetry, many aspects come to mind, one is you power of emotions, there seems to be one for everything you write,, truly such wondrous intelligence is a gift, one you use so well..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2013 3:26:00 PM

Harry....so glad to see you here! I've missed your visits. Thanks for stopping by with such kind and uplifting words. It does me good to read them! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/11/2013 8:08:00 AM

Tremendous, I remember hearing this song as a child. It is very sad how Karen passed away but we are left with her wonderful music.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/13/2013 4:26:00 PM

Go for it, Richard L! I'm sure it will be a great poem! :) Also..both of you...Crystal Gail has a nice one....Don't Make my Brown Eyes Blue!!! Lovely one! :)

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/11/2013 6:27:00 PM

Van Morrison way back in the 60s

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/11/2013 3:40:00 PM

Ha ha, I should write one about my brown eyed Girl. I think that is the title of the song but I can't think who the artist was.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2013 3:23:00 PM

Yes, so many of her songs just resonate with me. Of course...you would like this one with the ode to blue eyes wouldn't you? ;) Thanks for stopping by!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/11/2013 5:20:00 AM

Inviting and uplifting! Wonderfully done!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2013 5:22:00 AM

Thanks ever so much! :) Filakia

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/10/2013 5:29:00 PM

Beautiful song, has inspired a beautiful poem, song lyrics do meanso much and help us along and bring understanding. Lovely write. Take care Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2013 4:46:00 AM

Thanks, Richard. Many of her songs speak to my heart! She has such a lovely voice with such an extraordinary range...too bad she let anorexia get the better hand. Thanks for the post.