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In the Sunlight

Day. 9

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"In the Sunlight" is a poem dedicated to a special summer visitor, a young magpie friend who would come to play. Through words, the poem connects to actual memories from my garden, capturing his bold yet endearing behaviour from the time when he was a fledgling practicing various skills. His playful antics reveal a bird who, despite his inexperience, is eager to learn.

「In the Sunlight（陽光の中で）」は、ある特別な夏の訪問者、遊びにやってくる若いカササギ鳥の友人に捧げた詩です。この詩は、言葉を通して、私の実際の庭での思い出とつながっています。若鳥として様々な技を練習していた頃の、彼の大胆かつ愛らしい振る舞いがここに描かれています。その遊び心あふれる行動からは、彼がまだ経験不足ながらも、懸命に学ぼうとしている様子がうかがえます。

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In the Sunlight

On a scorching summer day
A bright red-brown terracotta tray
Is filled with fresh shimmer

His rhythmic "chak-chak" call
From the elder plum tree
Has announced his arrival

With a splash he dives in
Spreads his wings in
Water droplets that glitter
And sparkle in the sunlight

Blissful and content, then he
Flies up to perch in the plum tree
To preen and soak up the light

- "Splash" - a soaking spree

The shining sprinkle he kicks up
Three dips in all
To cool himself off
On a radiant summer afternoon

© 2026 Michie Lyne 

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陽光の中で

焼けつくような夏の日に
鮮やかな赤褐色のテラコッタの器は
瑞々しいきらめきで満たされている

古びた梅の木から響く
あのリズミカルな「チャッ、チャッ」
という鳴き声が
彼の到着を告げている

水しぶきを上げて飛び込み
翼を広げれば 水滴が光を放ち
陽光の中で輝き出す

至福のひととき
そして彼は 梅の木へと飛び戻り
羽繕いをしながら 光を浴びる

―「バシャッ」― 水浴びの楽しみ

彼が蹴り上げる 輝く飛沫
それは全部で三度
涼をとるためのひととき
まばゆい夏の午後

© 2026 Michie Lyne 

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Original pastel drawing by Michie Lyne, depicting a young magpie having a bird bath of red terracotta tray.
A Young Magpie, pastel, Michie Lyne, 2026



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  1. Linda's Relaxing LairSeptember 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM

    What a lovely poem 💖 💕
    I was very happy to see your post. I am following you with The Old Reader now.
    Blogger news reader has been dead for about 6 days now.
    Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a lovely week ahead.

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    1. Mercy Cat September 14, 2026 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you so much for your kind words! 🐦That feathered friend was having the best time cooling off in the sun. Thanks for following on The Old Reader! I'm going to check it out myself.
      I always look forward to reading your updates, too. Wishing you a lovely, sunny week ahead! 🐱🐾

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