Louis Larsen worked as an English instructor for the majority of his adult life. In that time, he produced many works in both novels and poetry. Louis also worked as a ghost writer for many others, as well as newspapers throughout Utah. The works here represent those left to the family, both published and unpublished. Much of his work reflects a haunting feeling of loss, pain and betrayal. This comes from the loss of his son, Thomas Larsen, in World War II. Tom served with the 85th Mountain Infantry of the 10th Mountain Division, where he served with distinguished honor, and paid the ultimate price for his commitment. Tom lost his life on Riva Ridge, Mount Belvedere in February, 1945. This loss haunted Louis for the remainder of his life. Many of his poems reflect this pain and leave a legacy of the emotional priced paid in the wake of war.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The King

He's a smiling little fellow,
Puffy cheeks and hair all yellow;
Eyes that leap in lanughing joy
At the tinkle of a toy.

Chubby hands that go flit-flying
When his mammy passes by 'im,
Dimples deepening on a chin
Tucked away beneath a grin.

Little "toofies," two and two,
Look like jewels shining through;
Snap together with a click,
Heap alarming baby trick.

When his face is all awry
And little fellow's 'bout to cry,
Swift his sorrow we beguile
With the magic of a smile.

He's a cuddling little thing,
He's the monarch, he's the king;
We are subjects to his whim,
We are all in love with him.

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