I guard the most romantic rose on Valentine's Day with a sharp point. Though I sound like a piece of clothing you have ripped, I am actually attached to the stem. What am I?
A thorn
A thorn protects a rose stem, and the word sounds identical to 'torn' (ripped clothing).
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