The Jumping Jack-in-the-Box

In a toy room, bright and bold, With blocks of wood and stories told, A Jack-in-the-box, all painted red, Sat waiting, tucked in his little bed.

Little Lily skipped and played, Among the toys so brightly arrayed, A teddy bear with button eyes, And a wooden train of perfect size.

But Jack, the Jack-in-the-box so sly, Had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He wiggled and jiggled, ready to leap, While Lily was counting plastic sheep.

Then *POP!* He shot up with a mighty spring, His painted face a funny thing! Lily shrieked, then giggled with glee, "You silly Jack, you startled me!"

The teddy bear wobbled, the train did sway, As Jack bowed low in a playful way. He'd hidden so well, it was quite a feat, Now Lily and Jack danced cheek to cheek, Knowing tomorrow, he'd be ready to repeat!