They were at first like this 

in the picture below...

Yes, they were just babies .

So helpless and 

even made me uneasy 

about whether they would 

really grow properly.

However, they learned 

how to walk, 

how to climb the roof of the nest, 

and now have started 

to venture into the outside world, 

though it is still inside the house. 

For that matter, sorry, 

you guys are all house pets 

and should never learn 

how harsh and hard to 

live through 

in the outside fearful world.

Every time I look at them, 

I am always full of wishes 

for their happiness 

and well-being 

for the rest of their lives.

Mitarashi, below, 

is going to be adopted 

by a temple priest.

And Bianca, 

whom I even think 

my eyes wouldn't hurt 

even if I put into my eyes 

and protect in them, 

has been arranged for adoption 

by another new owner. 

Oh, God, is there any time 

coming for me to forget 

about them? 

No one could imagine 

how much I love them 

and how I pray for their happiness.