The rain fell as I left my home, locking the door
My heart pounding with fear and excitement
Hearth and home offered safety, but this was adventure
So I set off with hope in my heart
Each step took me further from the known and into a land of sensation
New sights, new scents, new textures, and people speaking in exotic tongues
The warm brush of my partner's hair under my hands
And a fresh spring breeze flutters the brim of my hat
Onward I roam