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Intention's Deafening Din

though your actions speak loudly, 
I can't hear a thing 
beneath the deafening din of your intentions.
If it's true of beauty, that it comes from within
then, it's that which you wager from holding it in.

confounded, I struggle to grasp how this happened 
to the heart that once made you feel love ever-lasting
the same one that made you ashamed for your actions,
then stifled regret
and placed blame in it's absence 

Copyright © Scott Phillips | Year Posted 2015

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Skat A Date: 7/25/2015 11:35:00 PM SCOTT:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~ Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/25/2015 4:20:00 AM Your expressive wit makes this one of my favorites of the entries. Congratulations Scott! Login to Reply Scott Phillips Date: 7/25/2015 7:37:00 PM that is very kind of you! this poem came to me quite organically, where normally I spend hours or days working out the right ccombinations, this practically wrote itself! art is ALWAYS best when it comes that way- not contrived

Kp Nunez Date: 7/20/2015 2:34:00 PM I like how you worded this thought-provoking write. Congrats, Scott! Kim Login to Reply Scott Phillips Date: 7/20/2015 3:23:00 PM thankyou soo very much! that means a lot coming from such a wonderful poet yourself! cheers!

Viv Wigley Date: 7/19/2015 8:36:00 PM Well done, Scott, a great little poem. Congratulations, Viv Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 7/19/2015 6:11:00 PM Scott,, congratulations in Charlotte Puddifootst... SKAT Login to Reply

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 7/19/2015 4:43:00 PM this is one that caught my eye from the first reading; a deep, thoughtful piece, succinct but well written, says a lot in a few lines; I like the alliteration in the title, too - congrats on your win in my contest Login to Reply Scott Phillips Date: 7/20/2015 3:32:00 PM thankyou soo much! this means a lot and will serve as inspiration to continue writing and sharing!

Jan Allison Date: 7/19/2015 2:44:00 PM powerful and sad imagery many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 7/11/2015 12:49:00 AM Scott, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Login to Reply Scott Phillips Date: 7/20/2015 3:30:00 PM thankyou sooo much! i'm glad to be a part of this and so far it has been a wonderful experience. i look forward to writing, sharing and reading more from all of you. I have always utilized my work in my music but it has not always been as appreciated as it has been here on poetry soup and I am grateful for that!