Reprise
To the coast, wind-
blown, brief,
stones
in Franciscan Formation.
I dream of Los Angeles’ backside.
St. Thomas
hefts birds’ nests
on his shoulders and a woman
cries on the bench at Sunset
and Ivar.
Clifton Avon Edwards, aka Ukulele Ike (June 14, 1895-July 17, 1971)
Valentino’s Crypt
In Hollywood Forever
Valentino’s Crypt
In Hollywood Forever