Numb

I became numb,

When I used to be loud.

Accepted everything humbly,

When I used to be proud.

.

For that one admiration,

Not for anyone else's compliments.

I changed myself

And mended my ways.

.

I became a dancer, a singer,

an artist and a photographer.

I tried my hand at everything,

That seemed to please her.

.

The world didn't notice my efforts,

And nor did she.

No, I didn't get her,

But, I got a better me.