by Geoffrey Basking

“The creator of Wallace and Gromit has revealed that the world’s most famous stop-motion animated dog was nearly a cat.”
—The Guardian

Ay oop, Gromit puss, big day ahead!
Ah. Please move that rubble from my bed.
Let’s get packing—fetch the Wensleydale!
I’ve explained my diet, which is quail.
Need your help, lad, nailing in these planks!
I’d prefer to clean my whiskers, thanks.
Like to hold the hammer and the glue?
I don’t think so, honestly, do you?
One more push, we’re headed for the Moon!
See you soon. Or maybe after soon.