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The Rose

Lyrics for The Rose By Bette Midler 

"Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed 
Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed 
Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need 
I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed 
Its the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance 
Its the dream afraid of waking, that never takes a chance 
Its the one that won't be taking, who cannot seem to give 
It's the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live 
When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long 
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong 
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snow 
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose."

Copied..Not my work..."The Rose" sung and recorded by Bette Midler
Lyrics and Music by Amanda McBroom

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 11/11/2014 5:23:00 PM
what lovely thoughts Sara a superb poem hugs
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Date: 11/11/2014 6:38:00 AM
a songs for all seasons, sara... I listen to this as often as I can!.. huggs
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Date: 11/10/2014 2:58:00 PM
I remember when she released this song!! Now it's stuck playing in my head . . .
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Date: 11/10/2014 2:49:00 PM
One of my favourite all time songs. I just had to sing it as I read this. Thanks Sara.
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Date: 11/10/2014 2:44:00 PM
An excellent song; Bette is one of my favorite stars.
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