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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
I really enjoyed this poem and if it wasn't 1.15am I probably would have gone further with this review, however i've just included a few of my favourite parts and how i understood them. i've not included anything on areas to improve as I can't see any!

the repetition of the "in the dark" phrase is my favourite part of this poem, i took it in the way that whoever this was wrote about is kept in the dark and has no idea of these feelings, the last line also confirming this. Once the dark is over, again you are alone. Ending on the word "alone" was also very effective. Being the last thing we hear, a hint to ending up alone/staying alone til the end.

Also the idea that "in the dark" could be a metaphor for sleep, and dreams. and then when you awake into the light (day), your true feelings appear, your eyes burn, you are alone. Very nice.

The pace quickening in the third paragraph also helped to suggest a quickening of heartbeat, suggesting this is a crucial part of the poem, something that gets the blood pumping.

The hint of confusion between senses, touch, sound and speech in "his touch says everything i've always wanted to hear" is superb. This confusion again suggesting to me a sense of dreaming, where you can skip from one thing to another seamlessly even if impossible in reality.

Overall a great blend of emotions, senses, metaphor and thought.
Great job!
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