I have gotten quieter because the world has gotten louder I have kept to myself more 

I hope it’s okay 

I do not feel the need to talk much anymore because if I do I am scared I will spill too much 

I have gotten quieter because you have gotten louder 

I know I’m older, but I still cry like a kid 

I am not invincible 

Even though I seem like it 

You raise your voice when it’s not needed 

So I stay quiet 

To spare my lifeline 

I have gotten quieter because life has gotten louder 

School days seem longer, and the people seem a little less kind. They are not as kind as they used to be. 

Words are more hateful 

Minds are more immoral 

Smiles are fake 

And they can see right through me 

I have learned to be more quiet because everything is louder. If I do not speak 

I won’t get hurt 

If I don’t get hurt I will seem happy 

I have gotten quiet because I am sick of lying to everyone: I am doing great, 

What about you? 

It feels like the sound is muffled by words 

And all the words do not make sense 

I will stay quiet and out of your way 

But I will always respond the same 

Because it is easier 

Than telling the truth 

I will stay quiet because 

I do not want to be hurt