
Have I told you the story of the Maracaibo Roses?285Please respect copyright.PENANATqGDVBKBaT
Please take a seat, and give your attention to me as I remind myself how it goes.285Please respect copyright.PENANAZaxmMONilP
To start, you have to know that we are all artists at heart in this merry band of creatives.285Please respect copyright.PENANAJ4gxoigcGi
As a sign of thanks, we throw a rose at each other's feet and watch as we make waves from the river banks.285Please respect copyright.PENANA3qimvHwjZG
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One thing worth noting here is that these roses are not as many would think when they first appear.285Please respect copyright.PENANApnNCx8QuO4
It grew wild, not tame, and has shaped many from what was to what became.285Please respect copyright.PENANAt7f3dY07mF
Their petals are their words in which she shares two languages.285Please respect copyright.PENANACvReqK9J3R
Purposefully practicing parts of speech is a feat that baffles me, and all they meet in storybook pages.285Please respect copyright.PENANAnMivH1HvbL
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The seeds they share with passion to those whom they care about the most, regardless of their fears and doubts.285Please respect copyright.PENANAQzHESPaNZB
These roses earned their degree and have bloomed for all eyes to see beyond the many seas.285Please respect copyright.PENANAej1d5UpYne
They bring forth a degree of life to all they greet.285Please respect copyright.PENANAT6YNJAWJZ4
With nothing but sunshine in their veins, they find a reason to smile and give happiness a reason to remain.285Please respect copyright.PENANAKSYbJGXj8a
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In times we share where time doesn't play kind to strangers and friends.285Please respect copyright.PENANAGFdQm9LQOU
They remind you just how much you mean because you are you, and that's all you need to be in the end.285Please respect copyright.PENANAFAVtmun3zF
A grandmother's want and need is to care for all, and these roses radiate joy for all creatures small and great.285Please respect copyright.PENANA0p3Qw3XunQ
Don't think for a minute these roses don't have thorns.285Please respect copyright.PENANAXp67KTt4Hc
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Always have your eyes and ears open in conversation, for if you slip up, they will make it known.285Please respect copyright.PENANADGzHqMhAUG
This is not out of hate, but respect.285Please respect copyright.PENANAAZdWzJDjLX
Like anyone that wants you to grow, they wish for you to listen and reflect.285Please respect copyright.PENANA7WBnO9NHE0
They will never wither, nor will ever need to hide, for these roses' beauty is given endlessly, and it starts from inside.285Please respect copyright.PENANAvECOHR1erO
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I am very fortunate to be able to create and watch them thrive.285Please respect copyright.PENANAcyoAGAuo9T
For the friendship we share is one of the greatest treasures of mine.285Please respect copyright.PENANAb0mbjM6DjD
I will continue to smile as you have taught me to.285Please respect copyright.PENANAgrsHmivB4U
To the Roses of Maracaibo, I am a better person because I know you, and above all else...285Please respect copyright.PENANAxHgEqTGzsR
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Thank you!285Please respect copyright.PENANAZ4335PEk3K