JAMES BROWN

I remember As if it was yesterday In the early 1960s That one of a kind song And singing of James Brown the genius Years later In the United States I met the man when circumstances turned against the self made man and money was wanted by the IRS there are Blacks and there is a Black who owned his own Radio Station and made hits and money by the millions as geniuses come - he was one a kind proud to be Black and proud to be Poor rich in talent and a sharp performer I was watching the sharks At his death Jumping on the bandwagon Pretending to touch his cloak And being as fake as plastic The world has lost a man but more a genius Who could belt a mean song and dance As if possessed by the Supernatural Go in peace James Brown 1933-2006 Francisco Da Costa January 1, 2007