Placenta

For 9 months I've been growing a human
My body public domain
Moderation growing you an organ
Will I ever be the same?

The nurse gently prays: Just listen to your body
Don't you be scared

Water breaks, so I'm off
What awaits me?
Contractions become intense
Change my clothes, gloves on hands penetrate me
Stretch, measure and expand

Let me do it all by myself!
God, give me force
The strength to go on
Let me do it all on my own
I promise, I won't give in

How am I going to be as a mother?
I can't even take care of myself
One last push and then suddenly it's over
It's quiet
The midwife's face is pale

There is no baby born
Only your placenta
And the cord is attached to you

Let me do it all by myself!
God, give me force
The strength to go on
Let me do it all on my own!
God, give me force!
Let me do it all by myself!
God, give me force
The strength to go on
Let me do it all on my own!
I promise, I won't give in

Scissors and clamps
Scissors and clamps arrive

Don't take her away
Don't cut the cord
Don't take her away
Don't cut the cord
Don't take her away
Don't cut the cord

God, give me force
The strength to go on
Let me do it all on my own!
God give me force!
Let me do it all by myself!
God, give me force
The strength to go on
Let me do it all on my own!
I promise, I won't give in