Greetings Fivesixer !

I am currently reviewing as part of the tasks set by the "Game of Thrones" . I especially visited your port to dig your most precious gems then this piece appeared. In this review, I mainly focus on the positives of your piece and I may point some Areas for Improvement if found any. Without much a do, here are the things I noticed after delving deeper into the contents:


"Blank Pages" delves into the complex relationship between secrecy and self-preservation. The speaker asserts an inability to keep secrets, suggesting a past filled with the burden of keeping something hidden. This vulnerability is juxtaposed with the image of secrets being "locked away," hinting at a constant internal struggle to contain them.

The poem weaves a clever metaphor using the concept of a blank page. The speaker initially claims to have "no secrets," mirroring the emptiness of the page. However, the lines about secrets "waiting to be cast" reveal a hidden world lurking beneath the surface, much like the potential story waiting to be written on that blank page.

The act of keeping secrets is portrayed as a double-edged sword. Silence is presented as a means of avoiding judgment, but it also suggests a weight, with secrets "eating up your insides." The poem ponders the purpose of secrecy, questioning the value of these hidden truths to anyone else.

The final lines introduce the concept of time as a factor in the life of a secret. While buried, secrets are susceptible to being unearthed by someone "longing enough." This hints at a potential for future revelation, even if the speaker has "turned a few pages" and moved on emotionally. The poem concludes with a sense of inevitability, suggesting that secrets, though hidden, may eventually come to light. This lingering possibility adds a layer of tension, as the speaker seems resigned to the potential for the truth to eventually be revealed.


Best regards,
Gervic