True. Last 2005, Sempel wrote "Parks in Peril" on New York Times he, was calling the attention of the government of having a well-managed system to keep the National Park.
Rambling means to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter
curtail is to cut short; cut off the end or a part of; dock; diminish in extent or quantity:
1. Told in 1st person POV (uses 'I' and 'my' etc)
2. Talks about the freedom of choice in a world, therefore, may impact people because they'll want to express freedom through their choices
3. Nostalgia: looks back (not literally), emotional
Contemplative: "with a sigh"
4. Anticipation, the reader has to wonder and wait while reading
5. "grassy and wanted wear [somebody]" indicates the desire we have for individuality, without it the poem wouldn't be complete, aka journey of life, decisions we make on the way