Before we fell
into the centre of the earth,
we looked at our list of emergency.

We took a television,
because Papa liked to watch
some Chelsea games
(although there is no Chelsea).

We took a dishwasher,
because Mama hated to wash
dishes for five people
(although we didn't bring the dishes).

We took a computer,
because Sister had to wander
around MSN, Facebook and MySpace
(although we don't have internet).

We took a mini stereo too,
because Brother had to attend
lectures by Ozzy Osbourne
(although no one likes him).

I took Harvey.
He is tiny, easy to carry,
and he never barks at us.

As we jumped in,
following Papa, Mama, Sister and Brother,
Harvey and I smiled at each other.