Wheeling on the Wonder

An actor, an imp, and a tiny sprite
Waited for the Wonder with such delight.

When the time came, their Granddaddy was broke;
He’d sail by wheelchair pushed by little folk.

“Oh my,” said the imp, sizing up the boat,
“Granddaddy weighs a ton more than a goat.”

The sprite giggled and responded with glee,
“I’ll be riding on Granddaddy’s good knee.”

The ashen-faced actor blurted at last,
“I have to give the old guy a sponge bath!!”