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Perfection

“Where you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow." 
– Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden


Red roses rambling over an old sandstone wall…perfect.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Miller Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What a lovely line, congratulations
Foster Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thank you for your comment, Terry. Truly appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I love this. Congrats to you
Foster Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Woods Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Love the quote too xo
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March 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Crystol. Take care . :)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your write, picture and quote are perfect. Enjoy your day and win......................
Foster Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Many thanks Paula. Your reading and commenting as much appreciated.cheers
Mckeithan Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Congrats on your well deserved placement in the contest Margaret
Foster Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Oliver. some of the more recent contests are pretty challenging. I like things simple LOL cheers.
Andresen Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
- Congratulations on your beautiful line, Margaret :) - hugs
Foster Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Thank you, Anne lise . I think most people find roses beautiful. cheers.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Wonderful monoku for a great picture
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