Jack-in-the-Box

Saint Paul, 7 November 2011

I went to a company picnic dressed as a Jack-in-the-Box

Colleagues pushed my head down, then clicked my lid shut

I realized I should have cut ventilation holes

Eventually a co-worker turned my crank

I waited for my cue

All around the Mulberry Bush,

The monkey chased the weasel.

The monkey stopped to pull up his sock,

Pop! goes the weasel.

Out I popped!

Everyone busted a gut at the spectacle

Instantly I was recognized as outside-the-box

Important people sought my counsel