Lyric discussion by QueenElsa 

Cover art for The Rose lyrics by Bette Midler

Two days ago, this song was playing in the waiting room at the veterinary hospital while I was waiting for my cat to be seen, she was very weak.

I was fine until this song began to play and then I lost all control and wept like a baby.

Later that day I had to make the horrible decision to put my baby girl to sleep. This song will always remind me of the worst day of my life. But also as a reminder of all the happy times we spent during her 17 years in this world.

I miss her terribly.