A Patio-Like Place

Behind my building, there’s a spot, A patio-like place, With iron benches, tables, too - A lovely outdoor space. With flow’ring bushes all around, It’s someplace nice to sit, Although on sunny days, I’m sure That I would sweat a bit. It’s open to the tenants; From the basement, there’s a door. The strangest thing is that I haven’t Been out here before. I found it quite by accident, But learned that it’s been here For two-plus years and rarely used; The reason why’s not clear. It doesn’t have the river’s pull, But I can sit outside And read or write by taking Just an elevator ride.