Cindy Bailey 6.30.01

No kidding, Frankie Drayus floored me with her poetry and performance - not to mention her persona: gracious and candid both on and off the stage. As featured poet at "Mysteries, Movies, and Mayhem" in Sherman Oaks the evening of June 28th, Frankie gave a packed house a vivid performance of her poetry that touched not only in the impact of its strong writing, but also in its delivery. We hung on every phrase, learning how she grew to connect with L.A. (its Se-pul-ve-da Bou-le-vard), the depth of the sky that pulled her life bursting, the whimsical ode to her husband's, well, liver, and more. With the publication of her first chap book, Frankie has offered us an orange glow - 21 beautiful poems. We can't wait to hear more!