Shh

I used to love silence,
It was my guide in tumultuous times,
My comfort zone,
My favorite sound.

But now it's different,
Silence drowns me,
Deafens me,
Drags me down,
And it's no longer my refuge.

Before, staying silent, listening, and smiling were easy.
Now, it's torturous.
I want to speak, to say everything,
To tell everything,
But I'm so used to silence that no words escape me.

Now you've remained silent, and I can't bear the screams in my mind.