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Beauty in the cactus and the rose

Eleanor Konik
Aug 11, 2021
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Photo of flowering cactus by Noel Ross from Pexels

“There is nothing succulent about these women,” the conqueror lamented as he surveyed his scowling, battle-scarred captives. “Nothing soft.”

His native guide offered an incredulous stare before mastering himself. “Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there, sir.”

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