Author, Yoga Teacher, and Singer

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 This was written with a very special person. It’s so dark in my apartment but not in my heart When my mind wanders to wild thoughts It always takes me to you And now I know how deeply My love has been touched by you Sometimes I bring you here with me To make my day brighter But more often you surprise me And find your own ways into my thoughts  There are times when I awaken frightened  I realize that you’ve been a part of my dreams Running to me saving me Then during the day when my imagination runs wild I have to stop and catch myself it takes me into your arms to feel safe knowing that’s the place I need to be Want to cry So many times I haven’t shared with someone  how frightened I’ve been in my life I used to be afraid to fall feeling like falling off a cliff  I don’t feel that anymore  but you remind me how vulnerable I am to love I honestly was going to settle upon  not finding a man that was right for me Then you came along so bold and strong...

“I Grow in You” Verse I love how we talk about things It’s all in the growing of a human being It’s the best way to handle our feelings And the future ahead of us It’s all about hard work and faith Holding onto yourself  Till you see the right person you’re looking for Your words make me see the future  Chorus  I grow in you While you grow in me Life is full of good things If you seek it with honesty Verse God in my life Not as much as he should be But I try to live my life as honest as I can I’m sorry babe But I put many things on my brain Oh I’m so sorry honey, My queen I didn’t know what you were talking about Chorus  I grow in you While you grow in me Life is full of good things If you seek it with honesty Verse Life is full of joy Your feelings make me happy I love how we talk about things It’s all about maturity in the human sense and body Life is full of good things If you seek it with honesty Chorus  I grow in you While you grow in me Life is full of goo...