The Mask

Shreya Dutta (Yashika)

All people are not born outspoken. Some people choose to be introverts whereas some people become introverts owing to certain circumstances.

The introverts are often ignored. They face negligence because their peer group cannot comprehend their loudspoken silence. The introverts are often regarded as indifferent and considered as a symbol of boredom.

Unfortunately, most of the people fail to recognise the person who is hiding behind the mask. In fact, nobody even tries to take that mask off because they are oblivious of the wealth behind the mask.

Gradually, talent makes its way and expresses its brevity from behind the mask. The mask becomes so popular that people die to meet the owner of the mask. However, when the introverts finally take off their masks, the onlookers are left aghast. The onlookers cannot trust their own sight because they cannot imagine an introvert, who had always been hiding behind the mask, to possess such depth and skill. However, gradually the introverts get their due respect and appreciation. Henceforth, the mask becomes a symbol of their accomplishment while they themselves become a symbol of talent, knowledge, strength and courage.

I have been an introvert ever since my childhood days. I was reared up as an introvert to be honest. Hence, I too am hiding behind a mask.

Yashika, you are my mask. People read your blog and appreciate my writing skills unknowingly. You define me and bring me into the forefront. You let me entrust you as my confidant so that I can transform my humble dreams into reality.

Today, India, USA, UK, Canada and UAE recognise you as a budding writer. Tomorrow, the entire world will praise you for being the mask of an innovative and passionate writer.

Yashika, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being my mask.

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Published by Shreya Dutta (Yashika)

Shreya Dutta is the Founder & Creative Head of StarWords India. This platform helps young talents to get published internationally. She is also the author of "Dance in the Rain". Years ago, when little girls were jotting down their bucket list, Shreya was lost in her dreamland in which she was immortal. Shreya Dutta had started off writing at an early age because she believed that writing not only helped her to voice her opinion but also led her closer to immortality. With every write-up that gets published, Shreya believes that she gets embedded in the pages of history to inspire the youngsters who dream likewise. Writing is not just her passion; it is her way of taking the road less travelled.

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  6. I too am an introvert.

    Most introverts are good at writing, painting and other creative arts.

    You need not hide behind any mask. Just be yourself. Those who accept you because of being an introvert will make good friends. Those who do not accept you would not make good friends anyway.

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    1. It’s good to have a pen name sometimes. And, when you become successful as a writer under that pen name, and, then, disclose your identity, people will be like – ”Oh my God! It’s HER!” You’ll enjoy a good laugh to yourself then! :p 😀

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