I haven't been silenced against my will. I chose to remain silent. I found out that "paper is patient". I found that the pen is not only stronger than the sword but also stronger than the mighty words that the tongue mindlessly throws about. I realized that there is power unlike any other in the written word. There is unbounded happiness for the ones who can revel in the colours of their mind and even greater happiness for those who can give a part of the mirth to those around them. I yielded my pen towards humanity once and tasted freedom unlike any. My battles are now quieter, my victories mightier, my head higher and my smile brighter.

-Arpita M.