We went to the Blossom Ballroom
At the Roosevelt Hotel in old Hollywood,
For the Hollywood Memorabilia Show.

Charles, and his associate Dave,
Peddling movie star signatures
On old film contracts,
In a room of folding tables,
Booths with minor celebrities.

Traders buying and selling
Collectibles; autographs, books,
Lobby cards, movie posters, photos,
With old movie stars attending.

At one stall, on folding chairs,
Two Hollywood Indian actors.
Older versions of themselves,

Iron Eyes Cody, the Crying Indian,
A braided wig, fringed leather,
And beaded moccasins.

Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk,
Wearing his characteristic              
leather Tonto headband.

They were smoking cigarettes,
Talking about their Cadillacs.

Cody drove a ’59 convertible
He purchased from Harry James.
Tailfins, dual bullet taillights
And a 390 horsepower, V-8 engine.

Silverheels bought a Fleetwood Brougham
From a dealer in San Fernando Valley,
His had a 500 cubic-inch engine.