Karen Carpenter

It’s only just begun
Desperate family
The Carpenters were fun
Closer to perfection
Like honey on your sleeve
They stuck together well
So happy we believed
Until it crumbled down
Her heart gave in so young
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM
Anorexia took her life and her story is sad ..all that beautiful talent .. dying so very young due to this dread disease David.. excellent tribute to the Carpenters.. a good example of family life..luv.. how are u doing these days?
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