张文姬·《沙上鹭》英译

沙头一水禽，鼓翼扬清音。

只待高风便，非无云汉心。

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An Egret on the Beach

Zhang Wenji

A bird flutters its wings and sings with ease,

While sitting on the sandy beach nearby.

It is waiting for a fine breeze,

Then it’s ready to fly to the blue sky.