I found...

I found courage
in the way the words
flowed through the vibrating air

I found new words
that said I could be something here
that I could make myself anew

I found familiarity
in the silhouettes of friends
and the open smile of strangers

I found hope
dangerous and loud
sweet with heady temptation

I found fire
where ice usually sticks
cold and immovable

I found myself
silently
and without observation

I look forward
to making this whisper in my throat
a scream