Ode to Los Angeles, Emma Lapin

Ode to Los Angeles

Which Freeway? 101? 405? I know that I will not survive. In gridlock Any route I take Will make things worse. …I’m running late!

Trapped in a sea of cars Considering moving to Mars Or an isolated Alaskan bay, Very, very far away, Which could mean snow, Rain, or a blizzard…dare I say?

Cold weather, What a concept We are slaves to the sun. And when we get wrinkles Endless work must be done.

If these are the struggles Of an LA purest I shudder to think about The life of a tourist.

Take a Starline tour and see The fancy house of a celebrity Who probably moved out last year Or never even lived here.

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And don’t forget to visit then, The Hollywood Walk of Fame You can see a bright star That only carries a name.

And since you’re in the neighborhood You have to take a peek At the Hollywood sign That is supposedly very chic.

But I hate to shatter A preconceived notion This sign is very small And hidden in an ocean Made of pollution and smog.

And if you think That you will see An incognito celebrity I’m sorry, you’re wrong It’s probably me.

Emma Lapin ’14

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