She stands there yet
Ashen, immobilised
Sees only iridiscent flash
Feels still the blast of white-heat
Hears angel’s warning, echo
Unrelenting down the foggy years
Yearns for her family
Long departed
Sheds a salt tear
Unnoticed
P.J. Murphy
(c) P.J. Murphy 2005
( Ildeth, to the best of my knowledge and research, was the name of Lot's wife, who was turned to a 'pillar of salt' for turning to look back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, despite the Angel's warning )
Note: This was an entry for one of a series of Allpoetry.com contests with colour themes, this one being 'White'
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