the darkness run 13

Then you listen
Along the corridors of whisper
Of grants and power plays
Like a stage

The subsidies contracted
Bundled up into a nice package
The leakages into down streams
It reminds you of Chap Goh Mei

Oranges throwing into the waterfront
Boats berthing around waiting for the catch
It's so easy netting up the floating oranges
The good wishes the virgins hope to get...

You smile standing under the shade
Distributing drinks and food as you go along
Canvassing your ears to pick up news
Of power and greed amongst the rich elites

Upfront the lines seem clear
Bending its ways behind alleys
You walk alone carrying trays
Nobody pays you a second glance

In the kitchen hot and humid
The hot air oozing to let go
Of women and men affairs
Of money and sideline businesses

The fire glow as you glide through
Sparkling high as you know it would
The cooks don't pay any attention
You are just a public servant

Then you trip on the swing door
The cooks laugh at your clumsiness
As you get up to carry on..........
The darkness run your way

The black gold leaks
Spilling into greedy pockets
You are top of the investigating team
Probing the corruption bankrupting the nation