Moonlight Monologue1

From this abode
Surrounded by stagnant waters,
With anopheles whispering
Irritating lyrics into my eardrums,
From this observatory,
At this hour
That moonlight descends,
When sleep caress bodies
Of men and women
Imbued with morality,
I see
Enforcers of law
In noisy bargain
For exchange of weaponry
With law breakers.
Even scribblers
Who wear garbs of piety
In daytime
Like pretentious prophets
I can see
Delivering instruments of blackmail
In exchange for
Currency filled envelopes.

By: Chidi Anthony Opara