Have I told you the story of the Maracaibo Roses?81Please respect copyright.PENANAalxFaAgYng
Please take a seat, and give your attention to me as I remind myself how it goes.81Please respect copyright.PENANA4DuoJkMGBc
To start, you have to know that we are all artists at heart in this merry band of creatives.81Please respect copyright.PENANAYLhRC5gAB5
As a sign of thanks, we throw a rose at each other's feet and watch as we make waves from the river banks.81Please respect copyright.PENANAKpVmOQZi7F
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One thing worth noting here is that these roses are not as many would think when they first appear.81Please respect copyright.PENANAvwDMs1H3Wv
It grew wild, not tame, and has shaped many from what was to what became.81Please respect copyright.PENANAWvc6iqG5AB
Their petals are their words in which she shares two languages.81Please respect copyright.PENANAciPR5jc7tq
Purposefully practicing parts of speech is a feat that baffles me, and all they meet in storybook pages.81Please respect copyright.PENANAa1j0GayR8T
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The seeds they share with passion to those whom they care about the most, regardless of their fears and doubts.81Please respect copyright.PENANA3DFIoqUZZf
These roses earned their degree and have bloomed for all eyes to see beyond the many seas.81Please respect copyright.PENANAp3el5GW2EX
They bring forth a degree of life to all they greet.81Please respect copyright.PENANAKscFxMQETu
With nothing but sunshine in their veins, they find a reason to smile and give happiness a reason to remain.81Please respect copyright.PENANAIKhj3vM7Bd
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In times we share where time doesn't play kind to strangers and friends.81Please respect copyright.PENANAyyccYbdVBQ
They remind you just how much you mean because you are you, and that's all you need to be in the end.81Please respect copyright.PENANAunMoPHWeWC
A grandmother's want and need is to care for all, and these roses radiate joy for all creatures small and great.81Please respect copyright.PENANAxsix33bV3B
Don't think for a minute these roses don't have thorns.81Please respect copyright.PENANAVYLEkAo4ik
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Always have your eyes and ears open in conversation, for if you slip up, they will make it known.81Please respect copyright.PENANAMjf0tsp3Ky
This is not out of hate, but respect.81Please respect copyright.PENANAaC48rrIuAm
Like anyone that wants you to grow, they wish for you to listen and reflect.81Please respect copyright.PENANAN0RMfKSxRU
They will never wither, nor will ever need to hide, for these roses' beauty is given endlessly, and it starts from inside.81Please respect copyright.PENANAyJymRhV3zb
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I am very fortunate to be able to create and watch them thrive.81Please respect copyright.PENANAu7V91c5qEF
For the friendship we share is one of the greatest treasures of mine.81Please respect copyright.PENANAtFVJZSBj71
I will continue to smile as you have taught me to.81Please respect copyright.PENANAgD8VLiefQ9
To the Roses of Maracaibo, I am a better person because I know you, and above all else...81Please respect copyright.PENANAvyKUJpN4HR
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Thank you!81Please respect copyright.PENANAotJM3TB9iU