I have been born many times

My initial birth was that of a ladybird

But I was eaten by a predator

Ladybirds do not have predators

 

Well this ladybird found a predator

 

Whether recorded or not

 

My mother was so upset that she gave birth to me again

This time I was a boy

All went well for many years

Until a war started in a far off land

I was drafted by my country

And lasted a week before I stepped on a mine and was blown to pieces

I can still see your scars

 

I have many

 

My mother was so upset that she gave birth to me again

What was your gender

My mother gave birth to twins

One girl and one boy who were identical in looks and manner

What happened to them

 

Nothing for we are here now

 

What is your mother doing now

 

Waiting for us to die I expect

But we are here in this great city

 

Together

 

I am heavy with your child

 

My mother is too old to bear children and this distresses her

Why

 

Because she has lost so much in her life

If she lost me then the vacancy of her womb would become all too apparent to her

 

I am heavy with your child

 

See how swollen my belly is

 

This is our child

 

This is your milk

 

I was once a ladybird

But I was eaten by a predator

 

Ladybirds do not have predators

 

Well this ladybird found a predator and was eaten

On its first day on wing

I have never met your mother

 

You have and you know her very well

I am heavy with your child

 

See how swollen my belly is

 

See how your milk dampens my blouse