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A cartoon gardener stands in a sunny garden patch with a shovel, surrounded by red roses, dandelions, thistles, and flying bees.

A cartoon gardener stands in a sunny garden patch with a shovel, surrounded by red roses, dandelions, thistles, and flying bees.

based off this story In a garden patch, where sunbeams lay, A shy Rosebud grew, green as the day. No petals to show, just a small, tight ball, While a rude Dandelion puffed, tall and all. The spikey Thistle joined in the tease, "A flower without a flower? Oh, if you please! We are pretty and strong, you're just a green lump!" The kind Rose said nothing, feeling a lump. She stayed quiet and gentle, sweet and so meek, Waiting patiently for her perfect week. Then one bright morning, her green case gave a snap, A red velvet flower, like a gentle trap! She smelled sweet and lovely, a beautiful sight, Filling the garden with her glorious light. The weeds stared in wonder, then started to fret, Their mean words felt silent, they made a bad bet. Then came Farmer McGregor, with his great big hand, He pulled out the bullies from his good land. "Pests!" he growled, and tossed them away, Leaving the Rose to bloom brightly that day. Good won over mean words, kindness shone bright, The sweet little Rose glowed with all of her might See more