Chapter 6
A Midsummer Promise
Bria and Shaniya work together to finish their special midsummer poem, despite their worry about being discovered. Mr. Williams nearly uncovers their secret, but Bria bravely explains her love of poetry to her father, who comes to understand her feelings. The girls' friendship is accepted, and Bria finds courage to keep creating and sharing her poems, feeling hope and happiness as the seasons change.
The willow tree shimmered in the golden light of midsummer, its branches whispering the secret hopes of two friends. Bria sat close beside Shaniya, their notebooks resting on the soft grass. Today was the day they would finish their special poem—a poem for midsummer, for friendship, for courage.
But Bria’s heart ticked with worry. All week, Mr. Williams had wandered the garden paths more often, glancing at the willow with sharp eyes. Bria knew that if he discovered their meeting, everything might change.
Still, Shaniya’s voice was gentle and bright. “We can do this, Bria. Let’s write something true.”
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