pay you back

you bring them from the hospital
a bundle for you to care
stale milk and dirty nappy smells
pervade the air
a new genetic jigsaw
that many genes you share
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

at school they get bullied
it's something you must sort
school uniforms are expensive
for security they are bought
you think morality and dignity
with education is taught
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

they struggle to be teenagers
a time of many tears
you comfort them and encourage them
dispelling all their fears
thankful they missed drugs and smokes
through the testing years
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

they leave home to get a job
mortgage and security
but they need a deposit
and some extra equity
the marriage cost a fortune
paying all drinks for free
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

the breakup was traumatic
and they need security
you look after the grandchildren
child minding for free
they move back into your home
but it's just temporary
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

all grandchildren are fully fledged
you're not needed any more
when grandchildren are not a topic
you're considered a bore
the forgetfulness is getting worse
you're becoming such a chore
but they will pay you back when they're full grown

your house is now collateral
so they can get a loan
your bones are getting fragile
and accidents are prone
so they put you in a dingy cell
called a retirement home
but they call this pay you back now they're full grown