Hollywood Roses

When Hollywood roses broke my back

Captain Kirk asked if he could help.

Connie Francis smiled and went looking for boys.

A mermaid walked by in a leather baseball cap.

Buzz Aldrin gazed at the universe on my balcony as

Shirley MacLaine’s beige jaguar

Passed Angelyne’s pink corvette.

Miss America melted everyone

With a perfect smile.

Mr. Spock was logical.

The Fonz went “Hey.”

And I said, “Ouch.”