close to you (poem) by Josephine M Bohen on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 24, 2003

Jose,
I of couse was older I imagine when this tragedy struck. Karen was the only who ever sang to my heart! Yes, sounds ....but I liked the Carpenters! I was tewnty four and going to be a singing sensation myself! Well, I get carried away...I just was quite touched actually, that one other, remembered my girl Karen...A tear comes to eye now, in remembrance of her, thanks for creating that tear Jose, Karen was worth it!
Rodney

and now I have a real audience
and
life
is
so good
because everything is waiting for me
because I can do
anything
be
anything
Karen if I want
whatever I want

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on January 12, 2003

Though never a fan of hers, her passing made me pause for more than a day, to be sure.. your slide from delightful brightness to the dark, evocative ending was truly a beautiful write, Josie! Really good! katy.

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1

Reviewed on January 9, 2003

A very very piercing poem - well done

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

sad event... excellent write...

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

Wow Josephine this is awesome, and I love the Carpenters and have all their songs. Floria

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

I love that song too....I'll be humming it all day now ;) A great write Josie. Ty, Dani

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

wow did that take me back, loved the song her, and that time...you did good josie girl;-)love this!!!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

I loved Karen too.......sad when she past on...butso glad her memories lives on in her songs......chin up and have a orange insteed
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

i was sad when she died, too. too too young, and in such a horrible way! lovely tribute to a wonderful singer, karen carpenter! (you scared me for a minute..thought you were talkin' 'bout ME but then i realized you were referrin' to karen CARPENTER!! SORry! :) ) love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. (((HUGS))) :)

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

Two thumbs up, Josie.

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

Wonderful!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

*tears* this is so heartfelt and emotional...excellent write, my dear josie. you nailed it, indeed...perfectly! (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :) (you guys okay out there in california, with that tremor that ran through yesterday?)

Reviewed by Tracey Hardie

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

God I love this.... good write!!!!

Reviewed by Larry Skahill

Reviewed on January 8, 2003

that's exactly what I think of when I hear that song
again Ms Rant - you nailed it