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CHILDREN’S CORNER a time when fear can be such fun – these children gathered round a jack in the box a time when kids SCREAM! at nothing such wild fearful anticipation a time to search the depth – how is jack dressed? Is he evil eyed? or harlequin? but a split second and all magic lost when – POP! up comes JACK IN THE BOX! Dave Austin

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Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 6/10/2016 9:34:00 PM

I remember the anticipation well! Well done! ~Trudy~

Becca Teagan

Date: 6/7/2016 9:59:00 AM

This is such a cute poem and a good description of the excitement of this toy! I remember loving those but also a little scared lol I enjoyed reading this.

Daver Austin
Date: 6/8/2016 11:44:00 AM

Thanks, Becca. Now let's see what you've written. Love, daver

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/6/2016 1:22:00 PM

ohh, i'm a child again, daver!...awesome artwords!..huggs

Daver Austin
Date: 6/8/2016 11:51:00 AM

Thanks, old buddy. Love, daver

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 6/5/2016 8:57:00 PM

My children had had one of these. They had been dextrous enough to crank it up on their own, but would ask me to do it for them. We could share the anticipation, then be startled by the inevitable "POP"! :) A fun memory for me, thank you Daver! Keep well and stay you lovely self! Best wishes, love, Mikki