Opportunities! Poem by Anisha Nyambe

Follow me to a place unknown.
Both you and I have been there
but no one has ever seen it before.
It is right in front of your eyes
and yet not even I can see it.

The paradise looks you in the eye
but all you do is bypass the lovely scenery.
Once upon a time, the place was our home:
it was always filled with something to give.
Close your eyes tightly and try to see it.

It is hidden in plan sight though it shines bright.
No one can see it but it begs for attention.
Standing in front of you, it is. Just close your eyes.
It comes and goes, runs and walks, talks and listen.
All it wants is for you to notice it and take it.