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Roses are red, violets are blue, honey is sweet, and so are you — is a world-famous poem that echoes the beauty of romance. The poem is about a man giving a red rose to his lover.

1. Roses are red, violets are blue; my dog is my favorite, but you’re OK too 2. Roses are red, violets are blue, I hate poetry, but I’m into you ...

From farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home, roses travel thousands of miles to make it to the US for Valentine’s Day.

“Remember, red roses are for love. Yellow roses are for friendship,” the TikToker says, gesturing to each color. “Which rose is for don’t call me back?” her dad quips back.

A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Roses Are Red. So Are Tulips. A Valentine’s Day Battle Is On. .