This is about my friend Edith who loved to sing and dance and write. She won an ASCAP award in the 60s. She had a talent for writing musical comedy. Now that she is gone I feel I must take a deeper breath to sing for the both of us. Deeper Breath (Edith's Song) Thanks for being honest and judgment-free For letting me just be me Thank for the simple life Friends, music and a laugh or two I'll make the most of my time while I miss being with you I'll work a little harder I'll complain a little less I'll remember to remember that I am blessed I won't take time for granted Or the gifts that come to us I take a deeper breath now to sing for the both of us Guided by an angel who believes in me Love is a many-splendored thing I am reminded of that Every time I sing Fly toward the future The promise of tomorrow Ride on my wings Time forgets sorrow I'll work a little harder I'll complain a little less I'll remember to remember that I am blessed I won'