Question

what is mean by "muting things" in the poem once upon a time
a)real emotions in silenced stage
b) emotions that he cannot control
c)people who are silent ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Here 'muting' refers to 'changing all the time'. It may also be like the poet has learnt to behave in such a way that it 'mutes' or 'silences' his real feelings. ... The poet regrets his fake behaviour and so expresses his desire to unlearn all those bad things and learn how to laugh sincerely.

Answer 2

Answer:

Here muting things refers to those which the poet has lost over the years his emotions and innocence, he learnt to smile with his teeth without having any feelings.