SINGING PAEANS

As long as you sing
paeans to us
you are appreciated
you win laurels
and you are entered
in our good books.
The moment you stop
singing peans to us
and start violating the
rules you are hated
and looked down with suspicion.
Never keep away
from chanting ‘Hosannas’.
The moment you turn against
us
deviate from our chosen path
for you to tread upon
you are in danger.
Mind you, our forces are
strong and determined
and
we know how to darken
the images of honest and
mighty in your camp
how to stifle your voice
thus shattering your fame.
Remember,
we are the supreme
what we say and do
are correct always
hence follow us
we are your ‘good shepherds’
or face the inevitable.