when love subsides

the outside world is never safe.
you know it yet it's where you are
you're there by choice, are you not?

you know what's coming toward you..
what looms ahead, what lies beneath
yet you choose it anyway, do you not?

the outside world has it's glory
with its abundant opportunities, endless options
it is what you want
so it's where you are
by purpose
by choice
is it not?

outside the warmth of the tribes you thrive
outside the warmth of the protectorates you venture
for the quest of numerous channels which lies ahead

you know none will die for you
you are an outsider
none will cover you in times of needs
you will need to make your way as you go
for you are out there in the wild
outside the warmth of the tribes
you know this, do you not?
still you venture and you thrive

and exactly that
is what you do
exactly that
is what happens
and exactly that is what's realizing

you venture and you thrive
and above the mists, you rise.