Followers Of The Followers Poem by Udaya R. Tennakoon

To cross a river, which flows fiercely or calmly
Can a usual boat or an old pontoon jump on it?
To achieve the aim, some other answers
Not for the vehicle, yet for the people who think to do the same

If the river flows the same way no listening
If the people have the same way no wisdom
Inevitable to scarify lives though they feel
To become brave and to give promises no logic

When there is no wise leaders to teach the truth
When the leaders become followers of the followers
As in a tribal battle, will meet an end in blood
Having given an irrational mean to fight