F.A.N. Fridays - "CL"

"Escaping from the world outside

I turn to you

Knowing I can hide

In the warmth of your music

Till it heals my soul

Sets me free

Of the fears untold

And restores my sanity.

When depression takes my day

"Tears In Your Eyes"

Somehow, someway

Soothes away the sadness

From my troubled mind

And lets me leave

The hopelessness behind

When I dry the tears from my cheeks.

When the need for courage shines over me

"Art of Survival"

Helps set my spirit free

And keep it from hurting

Even though no one's there

To share the hope

And show they care.

You keep the loneliness away.

I feel I can always turn to you

And your music will manage

To help guide me through.

So I come for comfort

Again and again

Hoping you'll stay by me,

Be my friend,

And continue to share your gift of song."

"CL"

Sometimes the hardest things for us to do end up being what's best for us. I'm no expert. Not in the least bit. But I know a thing or two about pain. About hopelessness. I equally know a thing or two about hope. And about REDEMPTION. All I can say is never give up. As long as your breathing, you have a chance at REDEMPTION.

Et lux in tenebris...

AJS

F.A.N. Fridays - "PP"

"Hello Anthony J. Shears,

"There's some things at home baby I don't want you to see"

Hits me hard hearing that right now. My parents have my nephew my sis is messed up on drugs prostituting just crazy.
The rest hits me I've been through the worst abuse. My boyfriend has fractured my nose jaw shoulder choked me till I pass out smashed my face with my breast pump while our 2 month old was in my arms tried to throw me out a 2 story window years of abuse..now he's a dope phene I'm trying to save him. This song makes me feel so much in the 4 minutes of playtime.

Thank you.

My story sounds crazy but thats not even the worst. that song brings me to tears every time."

"PP"

Just know that you're not alone. 1 and 3 women will go thru this in their lives. We need more real dialogue about domestic violence - not just "Leave him!" It's not always as easy as that. Thank you for your continued support. And though I haven't announced it yet, a portion of all sales for "Tears in Your Eyes" off of The Growth: My ENDtroduction will go to an organization of your choice! So pick one, and send it us in a message!

AJS

F.A.N. Fridays - "SN"

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    "Dear Anthony J. Shears,
    
    
    OH MY GOD!! I didnt expect a reply, I cant stop crying! Tears of joy of course. Thank you so so much, this is one of the happiest moments of my life! I cant wait!! Its been a dream off mine to meet you but just seeing you live will be such a blessing! Your song "Tears in Your Eyes" has given me the strengh to finally stand up for myself in my relationship. I will be front row you can count on that! See you then:) Please never stop what you do and always remember you truly are changing lives, one of which is mine

    "
    
    
    "SN"
    
    Everybody at #smg is proud of you "SN". We'll make sure you're front row at the show! Thank you for all your support. We couldn't do this without you!
    
    AJS

F.A.N. Fridays - "AT"

• Poem By "AT"

  
  

  "I hadn't been to active on Facebook in awhile, I hope you still read fans Facebook messages, your popularity has boomed recently.

  
  

  Wrote this for you, I'm not a good poet but I tried my best. I don't normally write poetry unless I truly felt inspired by an experience.

  
  

  Here it is,

  
  

  About a year ago,

  I started to lose hope,

  trying to find a rapper,

  that I thought was dope.

  
  

  Then on Pandora I heard a song,

  That made me close my eyes,

  as he rapped along.

  
  

  There is something about his music,

  that makes me feel strong,

  that gives me that little nudge,

  that I need to continue on.

  
  

  Your music is amazing,

  It even brought me tears,

  Thank you Anthony J. Shears,

  I'll be listening to your Album for many more years.

  
  

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  Keep on doing what your doing. Don't let anyone discourage you. You always have your fans to support you. TO THIS DAY, I have played your music to every friend that I have had in my car. Also at the gym since theres an iPod dock inside.

  
  

  Take it easy man."
  
  
  Word to "AT" for being a large part of my inspiration. I sincerely couldn't do this without you guys!
  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sincerely,
  
  
  AJS

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