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Have I told you the story of the Maracaibo Roses?115Please respect copyright.PENANArrdvVnsqSE
Please take a seat, and give your attention to me as I remind myself how it goes.115Please respect copyright.PENANA2c1vxJajq7
To start, you have to know that we are all artists at heart in this merry band of creatives.115Please respect copyright.PENANAPeXiXKSsca
As a sign of thanks, we throw a rose at each other's feet and watch as we make waves from the river banks.115Please respect copyright.PENANAdTWf17wFFT
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One thing worth noting here is that these roses are not as many would think when they first appear.115Please respect copyright.PENANAp00C9VGcgM
It grew wild, not tame, and has shaped many from what was to what became.115Please respect copyright.PENANAUoXdGiCCha
Their petals are their words in which she shares two languages.115Please respect copyright.PENANAfetR700FGN
Purposefully practicing parts of speech is a feat that baffles me, and all they meet in storybook pages.115Please respect copyright.PENANApRKkySVPJV
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The seeds they share with passion to those whom they care about the most, regardless of their fears and doubts.115Please respect copyright.PENANAJ4zR27YczP
These roses earned their degree and have bloomed for all eyes to see beyond the many seas.115Please respect copyright.PENANAUsfcUWPkhX
They bring forth a degree of life to all they greet.115Please respect copyright.PENANAuOGqVx3Qml
With nothing but sunshine in their veins, they find a reason to smile and give happiness a reason to remain.115Please respect copyright.PENANAyfVE7E07ZM
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In times we share where time doesn't play kind to strangers and friends.115Please respect copyright.PENANAiGWQh7SHiR
They remind you just how much you mean because you are you, and that's all you need to be in the end.115Please respect copyright.PENANAUEZAQZMzbp
A grandmother's want and need is to care for all, and these roses radiate joy for all creatures small and great.115Please respect copyright.PENANAAN0rYaGZBZ
Don't think for a minute these roses don't have thorns.115Please respect copyright.PENANAysCQoFpViZ
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Always have your eyes and ears open in conversation, for if you slip up, they will make it known.115Please respect copyright.PENANArHl9Tr1k4j
This is not out of hate, but respect.115Please respect copyright.PENANAComWiLaY0R
Like anyone that wants you to grow, they wish for you to listen and reflect.115Please respect copyright.PENANAna8E7mcoeM
They will never wither, nor will ever need to hide, for these roses' beauty is given endlessly, and it starts from inside.115Please respect copyright.PENANAR7HVpMg64G
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I am very fortunate to be able to create and watch them thrive.115Please respect copyright.PENANAg14VxuAaHm
For the friendship we share is one of the greatest treasures of mine.115Please respect copyright.PENANAU2fNB3DgKY
I will continue to smile as you have taught me to.115Please respect copyright.PENANAcBIJ8o2e39
To the Roses of Maracaibo, I am a better person because I know you, and above all else...115Please respect copyright.PENANAg3CoHuvbRQ
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Thank you!115Please respect copyright.PENANAfEu9slWf2l