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 The works here represent those left to the family, both published and unpublished.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.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Four Little Girls

Kathy and Lizbeth and Julie
and Ruth
Are four little girls that know
one little truth:
Namely, a rosebud picked fresh
every day
Is all you can do and all
you can say
When you hold back the tears
and bend low to the ground
Where there's silence and memory
and peace all around.
This ritual of love is the moment of truth
For Kathy and Lizbeth and Julie
and Ruth.
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)