Call me Betty

 
I gave up in January
I thought about it
Back then
Don’t know why
I do what I do

I’m a mother and that’s all
I’m good for
The happiest I’ve ever been
Was when I was pregnant with you

Even in my childhood I was never
As enthusiastic about life as when
I was carrying you
You gave me purpose

Because I’d never seen a
future for myself
I’ve never pictured myself
As an old lady

I think I’ll pull a Betty Draper
get aggressive cancer
Have a few months left
And forget why
I was here.