We discovered a park we never knew
Yesterday with the grandsons
Only a mile away but yet unknown
Sun was shining people out
Swings and climbing frames
Cycle track for Lukie’s bike
And the afternoon had flown
So near and yet we never knew
How common a thing is that
Like people who are close to us
We take as read and flat
But wonders lie within each world
Hidden yes from view
The mysteries of each one of us
The likes of me and you
Jesus came to Nazareth
Came among his own
Began to read the Scripture and to speak
But they already knew him
They didn’t need to look
They looked before
Their minds were closed this week
There are treasures close beside you
If only you could see
Things you take for granted
Seen before
But look again with steady gaze
You might see things that can amaze
The world’s a wonder
And right outside your door
Brian Fahy
30 August 2021
Erris Poetry 