Line Gauthier Poet Rhyme

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



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

AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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Anne-Lise Andresen March 20, 2018 at 8:19 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 :) Line Gauthier March 20, 2018 at 8:24 AM Recommend the book - reads like candy.

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

Rhoda Tripp March 19, 2018 at 10:53 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. Line Gauthier March 19, 2018 at 11:16 PM I recommend the book highly, it's a really quick read... I had to slow myself down to savor it.

Andrea Dietrich March 19, 2018 at 2:48 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. Line Gauthier March 19, 2018 at 9:33 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 March 19, 2018 at 11:08 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! Line Gauthier March 19, 2018 at 9:35 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.