The Jack Inside The Box

Waiting in the box. 

(tick tock)

Waiting in the queue. 

(tick tock)

Waiting for the cue. 

(tick tock)

Waiting, 

waiting. 

It's sure taking longer than I first assumed.

I can't help but wonder if He forgot about the crank!!

(My apologies for being so frank.)

It sure is dark inside this box. 

I feel the sides. I'm secure within.

But somehow I still feel lost.

Like something is wrong.

Like something's not right.

Like I should have popped up by now.

Am I right? Am I right?

This waiting is torture for I have no control.

Only He can set me in motion.

The next scene is His to unfold.

So, I remind myself again to not give in to fear.

He has not forgotten about me,

even as I shout, "I'm here, I'm here!"

Though no one else sees me, 

I'm obvious in His sight.

I've never been hidden from Him!

I've never even left His mind!

and then...

Oh wait

I can hear it! 

I hush myself to listen...

There goes the music! 

It crescendos my anticipation!

My hope unfolds as each note is played

all I need to do now is simply be ready 

for this

yes this! 

must be my launching day!

3-

2-

1 

then SUDDENLY 

I'm OUT!

I'm SUDDENLY in sight!

I'm SUDDENLY on display! 

HOORAY!! HOORAY!!

And now things are clear

why there seemed to be delay.

I see His timing's perfect

for this hour

for this day!