It’s the cost of a roof over their head
Sends both partners scurrying out of bed
To work; the products of this nightmare
Provided for, wait for it, by Child Care.
Often profit making enterprises
With cheapest input owner devises;
Poorly trained assistants, zero background checks -
Neglect and cruelty that can only perplex.
No time to share child supervision -
Offspring’s welfare a labour division;
All hands must be turned to hard toil rewarded
To maintain a sound roof and a warm bed.