Take a few minutes, in silence, and gaze at a rose; you'll notice several interesting attributes. First, you notice its petals and the fragrance that flows from within them, attracting many who pass by regardless of their often mysterious intentions. Next you notice the leaves and their leaflets, slowly swaying in the breeze where they grow and absorb energy. You follow the petiole down to the long stem that stores and distributes nutrients and water where necessary throughout the rose. While st