Rose is not complete without the thorns.

“The needle rocked awkwardly and at the end of her beginning rows, Isabel held u…”

“I am poor, but I am rich. I have my children, I have a garden with roses, and I…”

“How many others were walking around and not even knowing that someone far away …”

“Esperanza leaned around the side of the truck. As they rounded a curve, it appe…”