The Easter garden was a vibrant display of bright colors, yet tiny Lily Minor remained a closed bud in the shade. She felt too insignificant to truly matter. A robin perched beside her. “Little one,” he chirped gently, “every bloom possesses its own unique beauty. Your delicate white is truly special.”

The robin’s words gave Lily a sense of courage. Slowly, she unfurled her fragile petals, revealing a soft, pure white. She wasn’t as striking or showy as the other flowers, but her small bloom held a peaceful and charming quality.

Later, a little girl with a basket discovered Lily in the quiet corner. “Oh,” she whispered, her eyes soft and tender, “it’s so small and… hopeful.” She knelt down, gently tracing the curve of a petal. She didn’t pick Lily; instead, she simply lingered for a moment, appreciating her quiet grace before moving on to the more conspicuous blooms.

A warm joy filled Lily’s small heart. She had bloomed, not for a grand spectacle, but for a quiet moment of connection. Even the smallest light, she realized, could bring a touch of beauty and hope to Easter. The robin sang a sweet melody from a nearby branch, and the sun bathed the little lily in a gentle and serene light.

A2 Vocabulary Translation:

• vibrant: vibrante
• closed bud: botão fechado
• shade: sombra
• insignificant: insignificante
• perched: pousou
• chirped gently: chilreou gentilmente
• delicate: delicado
• courage: coragem
• unfurled: desabrochou
• fragile: frágil
• striking: chamativo, impressionante
• showy: ostentoso
• charming: encantador
• discovered: descobriu
• tender: terno
• hopeful: esperançoso
• tracing: traçando
• lingered: demorou-se
• conspicuous: conspícuo, chamativo
• grand spectacle: grande espetáculo
• connection: conexão
• realized: percebeu
• hope: esperança
• bathed: banhou
• serene: sereno, tranquilo