Unheard

I used to be a very bubbly and talkative person... Always cheerful and full of laughter... Never thought before speaking... Heartily expressed all my emotions... Slowly things started changing... People near and dear to me, started judging... I was told to think twice before I spoke... And I became more self conscious... At times my voice went unheard... And I felt hurt and heartbroken... Some blatantly told me to shut up... And I receded deeper within my shell.... When I shared my opinions with my loved ones.... They misunderstood me and fought hard... My voice started getting softer and lighter... Withering away in the gusts of wind... Somewhere within, there is the original remnant... Of my cheerful voice full of carefree laughter... Lost within the maze of self doubt... The happy voice is dying a slow death... Silence has started to become my trademark now... "See that girl? She's always quiet." I am the silent girl now...