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Little Blond Boy

Setting is Germany 1943
Seven-year old wide-eyed
Little blond boy four foot three
Loves the freedom of running outside
Life is grand he cries out with a smile
Naïve to the ways of the world
Blissfully happy and without guile
Oblivious to the fates suddenly unfurled
For little boys with dark colored hair
While he greets every sunrise with bliss
Innocently carries on debonair
Blind to toxic prevalent prejudice
Letting grown-ups do what they do
Trusting they have best interests in sight
Ignorant of mankind’s vices askew
Of the extent everything is not alright
Just a sweet little blond boy
Naïve to the concept of injustice
Full of dreams and hopes and pure joy
In his heart not an ounce of malice



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on March 19, 2018 for PREMIERE CONTEST 135 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

(inspiration: John Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas)

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/20/2018 8:19:00 AM - I have not seen the movie or read the book, but now maybe I have to - Sounds like a gripping story, Line - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/20/2018 8:24:00 AM Recommend the book - reads like candy.

Mike Gentile Date: 3/20/2018 7:47:00 AM Very moving, Line. I sometimes feel that we have learned nothing since 1943. I will have to check out the movie, Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/20/2018 8:23:00 AM The book is like a poem in prose.

Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/19/2018 10:53:00 PM Awwww...while I haven't yet seen the movie, I've read about it and your depiction shows great imagery of those awful events. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/19/2018 11:16:00 PM I recommend the book highly, it's a really quick read... I had to slow myself down to savor it.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/19/2018 2:48:00 PM A very nice description of him. I saw this movie you mention. It was REALLY good. I am sure it inspired many poets as it did you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/19/2018 9:33:00 PM I read the book in one bite - the subtlety of it was heart wrenching. I can't imagine how they would make a movie with the same finesse.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/19/2018 11:08:00 AM So many children caught in the cloud of hate. So many stories on all sides. That movie was great and so frightening at the end! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/19/2018 9:35:00 PM So true. I loved the book and recommend it highly - I'm sure the movie produces a very different effect - I have not seen it and almost prefer to remain with the feeling of the book within me.