Ever since that fateful day,
there's no more shouting, and in a way
I'm thankful, but I'm sad to say
a part of me was lost that day..
Sure, no more shouts about ridiculous stuff
like pies or cakes and oddly enough
though rather annoying, as I'm sure you all know,
we'll be better off without them, or so
we think.. We couldn't wait for quiet,
when it was so golden.. Remember what a riot
we often sat through? But was it really all that bad?
Sure, it's quiet now... But think about what we have...
No shouts for help, the forest's on fire!
No lamentations, threats, or thoughts that inspire..
No congratulations, it's your wedding day!
No salutations, goodbyes or meaningless bray..
Maybe this is exactly what you wanted...
Almost always silent, and no more annoyance...
But for me, my life will never again
hold the joy or the happiness it once did.
I know, I know, 'it's better now'
but what about those of us who transed just for shouts?
It's just a tad bit meaningless right?
I mean, some of us worked hard day and night
for the sole reason of seeing who's who in a fight..
I just realized how much I've been reminiscing
and I'm quite sorry for rambling.. It's just that I'm missing
coming into the realms and listening to
someone telling someone else their point of view.
Blah! Anti-blah! Shut up! No, you shut up!
I have a right! I'll kill you! And just shoutsoff..
The classic exchange we've all come to love
or hate, but even if they DID consist of
pointless banter, what's the matter?
Personally, I miss the constant chatter..
For even though the world is still,
it'll only be a short while till
all my memories of good times past
will make me sad until at last
I can't stand to think of what is lost
and I'll finally see that what's gone is gone.
And the hope I've held deep in my heart
will fade away, until all is dark.
A part of my life that made me happy
will eat at my soul, yes I know this is sappy,
but I just needed to get this out...
Shouts were something I cared about..
Allright, I think I've accomplished my goal,
so before I go I'd just like to let you know
incase you hadn't figured out,
there's no way I can tell you how much I'll miss shouts.

Penned by my hand on the 7th of Aeguary, in the year 368 AF.