Opportunity

One day, at a man's house 

Opportunity knocked

But the man did not answer the door

He cowered behind his fears

Behind his insecurities 

But Opportunity was stubborn

And continued to knock

Banging on his door

Kicking at it

Yet he still did not answer

Again

Knocking 

Pounding at his door

Shaking the hinges

Straining the frame

And still

He did not move

Finally

Opportunity crashed against the door 

Splintering wood

Testing the lock itself

And he moved

As the door rattled 

And frame bent

He timidly walked to the door

Put his hand on it 

And peered through the peephole

And he saw

He saw what it was 

And how good and beautiful it was 

He rushed to unlock the door

Removed the chain

And threw open the broken door

To nothing