i, being the father, put my contribution in
the machine and waited for the return.
years later, without video or argument
it was determined (though I didn’t push)
the problems were all mine to deal with.

She, being the mother, pushed
and pushed and pushed and though
she did wanted neither the return on that investment
nor the the responsibility for the trouble
that ensued (regardless the video proof
and lack of argument)

The priceless treasure, of course,
gave no indication of any preference
except in as much as whomever was responsible
should pay and pay and pay some more
For each troubling whimsy and desire.