Jack

He sits on my dresser, 
waiting for me.
I look at the box, just have 
to give it a pop.
Every time he comes out to 
scare me.
I'm sure he winks at me.
Can't catch him, it's a 
feeling I get.
Who's in there?
Did they put a soul in 
there too?
Now I wait till I'm dressed,
because I'm sure he's 
watching.
Jack is his name, as a 
male has no shame.
We know what they do 
undress you they will,
He doesn't need hands,
His eyes will do.
I turn him around ,
What do you know?
He's staring at me in the
mirror too.
I push him down,and in my
head I see him pop up 
 and smirk instead.


 Copyright 2008 
Anne Rutherford
Poems From the Heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/29/2014 4:52:00 PM
Hello Anne, So nice to hear from you. Hope things are well. Jack hurt his back from the lack of knack. When he lost his couthe and his innocent youth. Trying to be so clever with the crank of the lever. If it was me, his head I would sever. :) Take care Anne. Peace.
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Date: 7/11/2012 6:27:00 AM
Anne congrats on your win..David
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Date: 7/10/2012 12:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's " Big Brother " contest Anne. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/9/2012 8:05:00 PM
Really cute version of the watching contest. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/9/2012 2:45:00 PM
congratulations on your well-deserved win! Lori
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Date: 7/9/2012 1:08:00 PM
congrats Anne on a superb write and win on big brother theme luv.. so happy to see your name on this list luv.. hope u r feeling well.. I am dealing with concussion since nasty fall last week.. always something ..
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Date: 7/9/2012 9:45:00 AM
Interesting take on the contest. Clever. Congrats on your win! Love,Kim
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Date: 6/14/2011 12:44:00 AM
Ha, love the humor written here my friend. Enjoyed. Great to red you once more, it's been some while. Good work.
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Date: 5/29/2011 9:24:00 AM
really enjoyed this very creative piece you wrote, brought a smile. thank you for commenting on Breezes on the Lake
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Date: 5/28/2011 8:42:00 AM
i,ve just learnt that keeping it simple. and looking at the little things instead that i tend to avoid.its beautiful. absolute simplicity. so lovely.. and thank you for your lovely comment sweet anne. no intention to flatter but thats what i want to call my baby girl. if i have one when i get married, thank you dearest anne
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Date: 5/24/2011 11:48:00 AM
Well you know what they say. You don't know JACK! It's funnier if you say it like Jack Nicholson. Enjoyed!
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Date: 4/23/2011 12:39:00 PM
Great work Anne. This made me laugh. Its always good to see a humorous poem every once in a while.
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Date: 4/20/2011 8:14:00 PM
Wonderful:)
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Date: 4/20/2011 9:54:00 AM
Awesome poem. You are definitely an extremely creative person Anne
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Date: 4/20/2011 2:56:00 AM
Hey there Anne, this one made me smile this morning.. awesome descriptive write :)
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Date: 4/19/2011 3:56:00 PM
Hey anne very nice as i told u earlier also ...ur a lovely poetess and i enjoy reading uyr wrks
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Date: 4/19/2011 3:15:00 PM
Simply a poetical write with apt images to convey ... they will undress you.. superb expression, Anne
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Date: 4/19/2011 11:40:00 AM
thanks for the kind comments on my poem Mommy why, anne Look forward to some new master pieces.. cory
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Date: 4/19/2011 7:06:00 AM
stunning images flow on lines packed with subtle mystery, anne... freestyle becomes you! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 4/18/2011 7:45:00 PM
Very impressive Anne....I love the way you convey a message in every one of your poem...take care..Ugen....7
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Date: 4/18/2011 4:30:00 PM
Good one that is very descriptive and expressive..Enjoyed reading this eve..I have not seen a Jack-In-A-Box in a very long time..Thanks for stopping by my work about my father's death..It has been fifteen years and it seems like yesterday..Sara
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Date: 4/18/2011 4:08:00 PM
i loved your creativity in this one, how did you think of bringing it to life, wonderful job, thanks for your reviews again...
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Date: 4/18/2011 3:14:00 PM
Hi Anne, thanks for the comment. I were you I undress unfront of him, give him an eyefull, then poke him in the eye. hehe sorry I'm Mad. I wouldnt keep things like that in me room in case it pops up at night. then i'll start to imagine it smileing and growing teeth. now you got me scared. i'll have to through me wife out Hehe. I enjoyed reding this poem on to the next
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Date: 4/18/2011 2:56:00 PM
nice job and thanks for the warm remarks on my poem who is he.. Im sure i will find my way! cory
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Date: 4/18/2011 9:43:00 AM
Love this one Ann...don't remember reading this, I think I would. How creative..love the "smirk" line !!
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