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 The works here represent those left to the family, both published and unpublished.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

Heel, Man!

My dog and I trudge through the snow.
I blaze a crooked trail.
"Heel, old fellow, heel," I say.
He wags a sullen tail.

The while I pause and palpitate
Where the foothills rise,
He's eager to be off again,
A challenge in his eyes.

I speculate on going back
To pleasant hearth and haven.
His hackles rise; the thought of it
Is impudent and craven.

At last his abject yielding
Has turned to canine scorn.
"Heel, man, heel". . .he bounds away
Into the drifting storm.
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