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