Opening up

This playground in our local park stood empty throughout lockdown, and the gates still have the coronavirus closure notices on them.  Plants and birds have taken over the previously-busy space, softening the edges.     This morning I wheeled my 11 month old granddaughter through the park; she needed a nap, and in the heat, a shady walk in the pushchair was the best way to get one.  I saw a man cutting the grass, tidying up - getting ready for opening up, I think. All three of our grandchildren will be delighted...   For the last 3 months, the flimsy closure tape has been untouched.  Although the park is small and heavily used - we live in a densely-populated city neighbourhood - almost everyone has respected the playground closure. It has stood as a small but moving example of the efforts that people have made to look after each other and to lower the risks we face.