Got the Drift?

Einstein always wrote
All his research papers in German –
His mother tongue.
Though he knew English so well.

But there are people who
Like to debate in a language
Two or perhaps three languages
Away from their village mother tongue.

They think in their desi bhasa.
They talk at home in their desi bhasa.
In their blood and brain is desi bhasa.
Their friends are all desi bhasa friends.

So one can communicate with
Such desi people in a foreign tongue
Up to a level: how are you today, sir?
It seems it might rain today.

Beyond that, you must be kidding
To have some serious talk with them.
When I say ‘blind’ I mean: not based on reason or evidence.
When they say ‘blind’ they mean: unwilling to see or understand.

And then they try to teach me and
Convince me with their philosophies
And ask me: “got the drift?”
“No sir, I didn’t,” I say and keep my silence.