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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Johnson Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 4:52 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.
Williams Avatar
July 11, 2012 at 6:27 AM
Anne congrats on your win..David
Brown Avatar
July 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's " Big Brother " contest Anne. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Really cute version of the watching contest. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 2:45 PM
congratulations on your well-deserved win! Lori
Sweetheart Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 1:08 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 ..
Merryman Avatar
July 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Interesting take on the contest. Clever. Congrats on your win! Love,Kim
Mitchell Jr. Avatar
June 14, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Ha, love the humor written here my friend. Enjoyed. Great to red you once more, it's been some while. Good work.
Foulk Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM
really enjoyed this very creative piece you wrote, brought a smile. thank you for commenting on Breezes on the Lake
Miller Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 8:42 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
Johnson Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Well you know what they say. You don't know JACK! It's funnier if you say it like Jack Nicholson. Enjoyed!
Watmough Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Great work Anne. This made me laugh. Its always good to see a humorous poem every once in a while.
Hunt Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Wonderful:)
M Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Awesome poem. You are definitely an extremely creative person Anne
Neels Avatar
April 20, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Hey there Anne, this one made me smile this morning.. awesome descriptive write :)
Fiery Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Hey anne very nice as i told u earlier also ...ur a lovely poetess and i enjoy reading uyr wrks
Mehta Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Simply a poetical write with apt images to convey ... they will undress you.. superb expression, Anne
Long Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 11:40 AM
thanks for the kind comments on my poem Mommy why, anne Look forward to some new master pieces.. cory
Onclaud Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM
stunning images flow on lines packed with subtle mystery, anne... freestyle becomes you! :) huggs, nette
Manogaran Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Very impressive Anne....I love the way you convey a message in every one of your poem...take care..Ugen....7
Kendrick Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 4:30 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
Green Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM
i loved your creativity in this one, how did you think of bringing it to life, wonderful job, thanks for your reviews again...
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 3:14 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
Long Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM
nice job and thanks for the warm remarks on my poem who is he.. Im sure i will find my way! cory
Squyres Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Love this one Ann...don't remember reading this, I think I would. How creative..love the "smirk" line !!
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