james james james
you coulda been the One
the drapery
the churches, spires
the drones

there must have been something
poisonous
not maybe in you
but those who marked
denied your family
the nephews, cousins
still living
relative to your brother

and i remain
still true, credit good
no one yet has stolen me
but your brother
who was he?

and were you Him
you coulda been