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Pillar of Salt
by David Arthur Walters
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Rated "G" by the Author.

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I believed a man could change,

So I put the past behind me


And began all over again.

But then one day I looked back,

And was turned into a pillar of salt.

 

The New Man was a very good act:

His performance was greatly appreciated.

Success was within his grasp,

But he turned around and looked back

And was turned into a pillar of salt.

 

The Old Man is a pathetic sight,

Beset by vengeance all around,

From which he cannot take flight

Because one day he looked back


And was turned into a pillar of salt.

 

They say salt heals the wounds

And keeps meat for a rainy day.

If only I could cry those salty tears,

I would never look back again.

 
 



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Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 3/10/2009
A well written poem,take care

Edwin
Reviewed by Axilea Uzumcuoglu 9/8/2008
A mysteriously wise tale
and, I feel, an invitation
to live and move on.

Axilea
Reviewed by Romantic Poetess Victoria L. McColley 9/8/2008
Good Morning David
I Really Enjoyed Reading This Poem On Your Bio Page
This Is A Masterful Message of Wisdoms
Embraced ~ Embrassι
Vickie
Reviewed by Michael Dainty 6/8/2008
read several of your poems and a story or two. Your an interesting writer but I'm sure you already know that. Mike
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 1/3/2008
a deep and meaningful write-well done
Reviewed by Richard Swartz 12/10/2007
David Wow...what a pome I really like it a lot you paint a picture that leaves a thought that dose not seem to go away I sure would love to have a copy of this pome and yet may love to have a copy of your book with this one it....Grate Write!!!!!
Reviewed by David Young 11/28/2007
This is a nice piece of work
Reviewed by Chuck Keller 9/5/2007
Profound stuff, David. Good job.
Reviewed by Sandie Angel 6/24/2006
Very good write, David! Yeah, one needn't look back to move forward.

Love this write!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by Nordette Adams 6/9/2006
Enjoyed this write, David. Well-crafted. I have a poem called "Lot's Wife," btw. :-)
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 5/22/2006

Outstanding composition. "Pillar of Salt" is a masterpiece by any standard. I enjoyed this poetic-philosophic accomplishment.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


Reviewed by Regis Auffray 1/7/2006
There is a wise message here, David. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace,

Regis
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 7/7/2005
David,

WOW. Don't look back, then--ever onward! Don't let the mistakes of the past keep you down; reflect on them, briefly; learn from them; and then move forward. An excellent, excellent piece you've penned--thank you, Sir!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Reviewed by Theresa Koch 6/29/2005
My goodness but you do astound me with your writing~`*
I relate to these words
Reviewed by E T Waldron 6/21/2005
Profound poem David! Looking back is a two-edged sword isn't it?Nice to read you;-)

Eileen
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