From Le Var comes sad, sad news;
France, united
in its views
Mourns its much-loved
sketching son:
“Petit Nicolas”
– alas, struck dumb…
Unhappy
childhood in Bordeaux
Sempé at twelve, keen to show
His talent on
the drawing board:
His poignant cartoons
were adored!
He moved to
Paris, as you do,
With René
Goscinny* stayed true;
They worked in
tandem, friendship sworn
And Petit Nicolas
was born!
Through Paris
streets he’d ride his bike
Observing at
first hand each sight:
How local people
were surprised
At their nitty-gritty lives!
Moods and emotions
all rang true
His list of
publications grew
Le Figaro and
France-Dimanche
Punch and Esquire - all grabbed
their chance.
On the New Yorker - their front cover!
He was an
artist like no other;
His special take,
of which I speak
Made him an
icon – and unique!
(c) Poet in the woods 2022
* who wrote the texts (as well as for the Asterix series with Albert Uderzo).
Death announced on 11th August, 2022
"Petit Nicolas"
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