Stepping Out

Choose a different neighborhood
From that where you reside,
Google it, then meet some friends
And you can be their guide.

If you’re in the city
And you’re willing to explore,
You’ll discover many treasures
That you’ve never seen before –

A restaurant, a gallery,
Museum, store or bar –
All beckon, making you feel glad
You’ve landed where you are.

You wander happily around
And browse and drink and dine;
You’re almost like a tourist
But you haven’t crossed the line.

‘Cause you still belong; nobody
Would confuse you with a guest.
If natives had a lie detector,
You would pass the test.

Yet it’s fun to step outside your turf
And sample the unknown.
There’s a whole wide world that’s waiting
Just beyond your comfort zone.