Don’t say
Don’t speak,
As long as you don’t tell
You’ll be okay.
Don’t let them know;
Don’t let them understand.
You’ll just have to learn
To keep it to yourself.
For in this world you live,
Silence is the new language.
Keep it quiet,
Keep it out of sight.
If no one gets to hear
You might as well just lie.
Lower your voice,
Muffle any sound
Hush the beating of your heart,
To match the rhythm of those around.
For no one would listen anyway,
Silence is the new language
Amar Shobdo 