A Ghetto Violet

'A Ghetto Violet' is a short story that unfolds within the walls of a modest room, where a delicate girl named Viola and her brother, Ephraim, share a profound connection. As a canary's enchanting song fills the air, Viola contemplates the bird's awareness of the sacredness of the Sabbath. A tender exchange ensues, revealing their estranged father's imminent return from an unjust confinement. Emotions clash as forgiveness, shame, and hope intertwine, while Viola and Ephraim grapple with their past and uncertain future.