January 28 2021
A few years ago,
the local grass cutting tractor broke down
and there wasn't a replacement,
so the grass
in the most extensive parkland areas
was allowed to grow.
Wild flowers appeared,
rarely seen butterflies,
such as meadow browns,
moved in,
and I even saw field voles
jumping around.
It didn't last.
People complained
about the grass not being cut,
the tractor was repaired,
and 'normality' was restored.