known

The hearth was warm
small and safe
cozy and known

The hands were gentle
loving and kind
dear and known

The path was clear
constant and straight
smooth and known

The outside was dark
exciting and mysterious
captivating and new

The lights were beckoning
flashing and bright
glittering and new

The break was freeing
liberating and thrilling
unsure and new

The aftermath was easy
free and expectationless
open and known