I’VE TAPED MY SISTER TO THE WALL
I’ve taped my sister to the
wall,
But I’m not being cruel.
My mom told me to watch her
While she helps our Aunt Jewel.
You see, my sister is a whiz
At defeating gates and locks.
She once escaped her playpen
With a slingshot made of socks.
Last month she used some baby
oil
To grease two window bars.
Then shimmied down the drain
pipe
And was headed for the car.
I probably shouldn’t mention
Her breakout in the park
It involved three other
toddlers—
All four were found by dark.
Yes, it’s a sticky situation.
I’m really not a meanie.
But if I run out of duct tape .
. .
There goes Kid Houdini.
