Sunce je sjalo iznad srednje škole u Splitu, isijavajući toplinu koja je milovala sve one koji su se okupili uoči proljetnog kulturnog festivala.

The sun was shining above the high school in Split, radiating warmth that caressed all those gathered on the eve of the spring cultural festival.

Škola je bila ispunjena žamorom učenika i mirisom cvijeća iz vrta.

The school was filled with the hum of students and the scent of flowers from the garden.

Ana je sjedila na klupi ispred škole.

Ana was sitting on a bench in front of the school.

Pogled joj je lutao između rokovnika i cvjetnih ruža koje su se ljuljale na povjetarcu.

Her gaze wandered between her planner and the blooming roses swaying in the breeze.

Srce joj je ubrzano kucalo.

Her heart was beating fast.

Trebala je nastupiti sa svojom originalnom poezijom, prvi put pred toliko ljudi.

She was supposed to perform her original poetry for the first time in front of so many people.

Nedavno joj je jedan profesor rekao da njezine pjesme možda ne dostižu potrebnu razinu kvalitete.

A professor had recently told her that her poems might not reach the required level of quality.

Te riječi su ostale s njom, poput sjene koja ju je stalno pratila.

Those words stayed with her, like a shadow constantly trailing her.

"Pogledaj ovu atmosfersku čaroliju, Ana," reče Boris dolazeći s čokoladom iz kantine.

"Look at this atmospheric magic, Ana," said Boris as he approached with chocolate from the cafeteria.

Sjeo je pored nje, pružajući joj čokoladicu.

He sat next to her, offering her a chocolate bar.

"Sve oko nas cvjeta.

"Everything around us is blooming.

Vrijeme je da i ti procvjetaš.

It's time for you to bloom as well."

"Ana se nasmiješila, ali misao o nastupu je bila poput oblaka iznad njenog glave.

Ana smiled, but the thought of the performance was like a cloud hovering over her head.

"Bojim se, Borise.

"I'm scared, Boris.

Što ako se osramotim?

What if I embarrass myself?"

" rekla je uzdignuvši pogled prema njemu.

she said, lifting her gaze towards him.

Boris je nekoliko sekundi tiho promatrao vedro nebo, zatim se okrenuo natrag prema njoj.

Boris watched the clear sky silently for a few seconds, then turned back to her.

"Kada se cvijet bori da procvjeta usred divlje prirode, nije uvijek jednostavno.

"When a flower struggles to bloom in the wild, it's not always simple.

Ali kad uspije, nagradi svijet svojom ljepotom.

But when it succeeds, it rewards the world with its beauty.

Tvoj glas je tvoja ljepota, Ana.

Your voice is your beauty, Ana.

Dijeli ga s nama.

Share it with us."

"Ana je duboko udahnula.

Ana took a deep breath.

Borisove riječi su bile hrabre, jednostavne.

Boris' words were brave, simple.

Riječi koje su joj trebale.

Words she needed.

Iako je još uvijek osjećala tragove straha, unutarnji glas joj je govorio da možda vrijedi riskirati.

Although she still felt traces of fear, an inner voice told her that it might be worth the risk.

Nakon nekoliko trenutaka oklijevanja, Ana je donijela odluku.

After a few moments of hesitation, Ana made a decision.

Ustala je, obrisala prašinu s hlača, i zajedno s Borisom krenula prema pozornici.

She stood up, dusted off her pants, and, together with Boris, headed towards the stage.

Navečer, kad je započela kulturna manifestacija, Ana se našla iza kormila svojih strahova.

In the evening, when the cultural event began, Ana found herself at the helm of her fears.

Ruke su joj drhtale dok je uzimala mikrofon na improviziranoj pozornici ispred gimnazije.

Her hands trembled as she took the microphone on the improvised stage in front of the high school.

Rasvjeta je bila jaka, ali publika je djelovala nejasno iz njezine perspektive.

The lighting was strong, but the audience seemed blurred from her perspective.

"Boris, duboko udahni," promrmljao je Boris iz prvog reda, podignuvši palac.

"Ana, take a deep breath," Boris murmured from the front row, giving a thumbs up.

Ana se osmjehnula i duboko udahnula, osjetivši trenutak olakšanja.

Ana smiled and took a deep breath, feeling a moment of relief.

Počela je recitirati svoje stihove.

She began to recite her verses.

Glas joj je drhtao, ali ona je nastavila.

Her voice trembled, but she continued.

Kako su riječi tekle, osjećala se snažijom.

As the words flowed, she felt stronger.

Publika je slušala, zainteresirana i mirna.

The audience listened, interested and calm.

Dok je završavala posljednju riječ, proljetni povjetarac s biljem pomilovao je njezina obraza.

As she finished the last word, the spring breeze with plants caressed her cheeks.

Nakon nekoliko trenutaka tišine, započelo je pljeskanje.

After a few moments of silence, clapping began.

Prvo tiho, zatim sve glasnije, sve dok nije postalo bučno i oduševljeno.

First quietly, then louder and louder until it became noisy and enthusiastic.

Ana je stajala na pozornici, osvanjujući s osmjehom koji joj je obasjao lice.

Ana stood on the stage, beaming with a smile that lit up her face.

Boris je skandirao njeno ime, rado i ponosno.

Boris was chanting her name, happily and proudly.

Ana je osjetila nešto što je nikad prije nije doživjela - istinsku radost dijeljenja dijela sebe s drugima.

Ana felt something she had never experienced before - true joy in sharing a part of herself with others.

Dok se povlačila s pozornice, Ana je osjećala kako se teret straha smanjuje.

As she stepped off the stage, Ana felt the burden of fear lessen.

Ovo je bila njezina pobjeda, možda ne savršena, ali njoj svakako hrabra i istinska.

This was her victory, perhaps not perfect, but certainly brave and genuine to her.

Napokon je shvatila vrijednost svog glasa.

She finally understood the value of her voice.

Novi osjećaj sigurnosti širio je njezinim tijelom, poput proljeća u punom procvatu.

A new sense of confidence was spreading through her body, like spring in full bloom.