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Have I told you the story of the Maracaibo Roses?111Please respect copyright.PENANAidV84TRUFe
Please take a seat, and give your attention to me as I remind myself how it goes.111Please respect copyright.PENANAw5KHFDXWw7
To start, you have to know that we are all artists at heart in this merry band of creatives.111Please respect copyright.PENANAf1ElvvQFm1
As a sign of thanks, we throw a rose at each other's feet and watch as we make waves from the river banks.111Please respect copyright.PENANAJVyeDt4EJM
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One thing worth noting here is that these roses are not as many would think when they first appear.111Please respect copyright.PENANAo64Gtiuoov
It grew wild, not tame, and has shaped many from what was to what became.111Please respect copyright.PENANASSspVFuOWT
Their petals are their words in which she shares two languages.111Please respect copyright.PENANA8VauqNFfzd
Purposefully practicing parts of speech is a feat that baffles me, and all they meet in storybook pages.111Please respect copyright.PENANAbKKC6PVa0Q
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The seeds they share with passion to those whom they care about the most, regardless of their fears and doubts.111Please respect copyright.PENANAJlSH5bABFQ
These roses earned their degree and have bloomed for all eyes to see beyond the many seas.111Please respect copyright.PENANAq3o8NQdiKZ
They bring forth a degree of life to all they greet.111Please respect copyright.PENANAUVmY2ZwxSG
With nothing but sunshine in their veins, they find a reason to smile and give happiness a reason to remain.111Please respect copyright.PENANA72T35Iet8x
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In times we share where time doesn't play kind to strangers and friends.111Please respect copyright.PENANAPHuIkBfLgQ
They remind you just how much you mean because you are you, and that's all you need to be in the end.111Please respect copyright.PENANASJugW7npeI
A grandmother's want and need is to care for all, and these roses radiate joy for all creatures small and great.111Please respect copyright.PENANAtVvOv9TIHC
Don't think for a minute these roses don't have thorns.111Please respect copyright.PENANARWXxCdQAsf
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Always have your eyes and ears open in conversation, for if you slip up, they will make it known.111Please respect copyright.PENANAPBbd26Mfcv
This is not out of hate, but respect.111Please respect copyright.PENANAvKtK4YVLHu
Like anyone that wants you to grow, they wish for you to listen and reflect.111Please respect copyright.PENANAtLLDupApbd
They will never wither, nor will ever need to hide, for these roses' beauty is given endlessly, and it starts from inside.111Please respect copyright.PENANAFIey1mlS4G
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I am very fortunate to be able to create and watch them thrive.111Please respect copyright.PENANAOjsOT7Xdll
For the friendship we share is one of the greatest treasures of mine.111Please respect copyright.PENANAwG2FDQNPEu
I will continue to smile as you have taught me to.111Please respect copyright.PENANACmagtsMCvW
To the Roses of Maracaibo, I am a better person because I know you, and above all else...111Please respect copyright.PENANA5SkRvuKQwe
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Thank you!111Please respect copyright.PENANAjh2yveJ3vo