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The Hedge
He sings within the hedge
following down the path.
We both have time to spare
have set aside a while,
away from streets
where time is scarce.
Few have time or inclination,
none to pause or listen.
The song he sings unique,
of all the millions on the earth
am I the only one to hear
the haunting tune,
yet not recall a single phrase?
The message remains,
next time (and that tomorrow)
I shall wait beside the hedge
remembering today.
Published 2nd Jan 2019
| Edited 3rd Jan 2019
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Thank you for your comments alcedoathis Kexby. Country hedges in the Uk countryside are under severe pressure now they are cut mechanically. Mechanical cutting of itself is not excessively damaging;however it is easier than traditional methods, frequently being carried out too frequently and too severely employing persons unskilled, apart from the ability to drive a tractor..the speed of the operation enables estates to cut all of the hedges when in the recent past only yards were possible. Now hedges are cut to the same outline and height more like the topiary hedges in classical gardens. In many lanes the hedges are above eye level obscuring distant views and vistas. The tops are wide and flat supporting winter snow which over burdens the structure and shades the lower levels of the hedge causing it to lose density.reducing the availability of nesting sites.
I have a ilfe-time experience in estate management during which I have argued against this practice. It is wasteful and expensive;however nature is paying the bill and will continue to finance what I to believe a short term folly. Thank you Dan for reading this. I wish more would join you
I have a ilfe-time experience in estate management during which I have argued against this practice. It is wasteful and expensive;however nature is paying the bill and will continue to finance what I to believe a short term folly. Thank you Dan for reading this. I wish more would join you
