As much as they’re overused to date, I still love roses.

The symbol of a rose is a perfect description of myself.

Beauty on the top, protected by thick leaves and a long, thorn filled stem.

If you aren’t gentle with a rose, you will crush her petals, but if you’re too gentle with her stem when pruning, she will become unruly and hidden.

Roses need just the right amount of nurture and discipline, and much, much love.

I am a rose

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