"No Leaders Please" by Charles Bukowski is a poem that challenges traditional notions of leadership and authority. The poem is a rejection of the idea of following leaders blindly and unquestioningly. Bukowski expresses a skepticism towards those who seek power and control over others, suggesting that they often lack the qualities of true leadership and instead are motivated by self-interest or a desire for dominance.

Through his characteristic blunt and straightforward style, Bukowski challenges readers to question authority and think for themselves rather than blindly following leaders. "No Leaders Please" serves as a call to resist the temptation to submit to authority without question and encourages readers to assert their independence and critical thinking skills.

Read by Tom O'Bedlam.