Have I told you the story of the Maracaibo Roses?222Please respect copyright.PENANAolwH3Seq0r
Please take a seat, and give your attention to me as I remind myself how it goes.222Please respect copyright.PENANAULlNOKpRn5
To start, you have to know that we are all artists at heart in this merry band of creatives.222Please respect copyright.PENANAJCe4oTbIqx
As a sign of thanks, we throw a rose at each other's feet and watch as we make waves from the river banks.222Please respect copyright.PENANAEr1j2nWopF
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One thing worth noting here is that these roses are not as many would think when they first appear.222Please respect copyright.PENANAL8LTns87Zl
It grew wild, not tame, and has shaped many from what was to what became.222Please respect copyright.PENANAgdv6IB3B3i
Their petals are their words in which she shares two languages.222Please respect copyright.PENANAVF0K3DOPpq
Purposefully practicing parts of speech is a feat that baffles me, and all they meet in storybook pages.222Please respect copyright.PENANAtiQbJHu4BQ
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The seeds they share with passion to those whom they care about the most, regardless of their fears and doubts.222Please respect copyright.PENANAA4meCwEOIr
These roses earned their degree and have bloomed for all eyes to see beyond the many seas.222Please respect copyright.PENANAOr8ACio2c0
They bring forth a degree of life to all they greet.222Please respect copyright.PENANA8miECgWNiS
With nothing but sunshine in their veins, they find a reason to smile and give happiness a reason to remain.222Please respect copyright.PENANAhnc78HEqik
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In times we share where time doesn't play kind to strangers and friends.222Please respect copyright.PENANAQnUj6w660p
They remind you just how much you mean because you are you, and that's all you need to be in the end.222Please respect copyright.PENANAzsNSXJ0cON
A grandmother's want and need is to care for all, and these roses radiate joy for all creatures small and great.222Please respect copyright.PENANAhX8om6IPaC
Don't think for a minute these roses don't have thorns.222Please respect copyright.PENANARRi0g1u0OS
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Always have your eyes and ears open in conversation, for if you slip up, they will make it known.222Please respect copyright.PENANACslbYzZ4Rr
This is not out of hate, but respect.222Please respect copyright.PENANAwvMCzqeEKM
Like anyone that wants you to grow, they wish for you to listen and reflect.222Please respect copyright.PENANA00JzLuWibK
They will never wither, nor will ever need to hide, for these roses' beauty is given endlessly, and it starts from inside.222Please respect copyright.PENANACoKGJL1lUt
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I am very fortunate to be able to create and watch them thrive.222Please respect copyright.PENANAp9J4UXWSmo
For the friendship we share is one of the greatest treasures of mine.222Please respect copyright.PENANA6Zopc6doFb
I will continue to smile as you have taught me to.222Please respect copyright.PENANA2mAnRrtyh0
To the Roses of Maracaibo, I am a better person because I know you, and above all else...222Please respect copyright.PENANAz8EZV6n7Ye
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Thank you!222Please respect copyright.PENANAalaVAzFNGp