Dark Shade Over New York City

A well known toy store in New York City called FAO Schwarz closed its doors There were many figurines and various toys for a child’s galore FAO SCHWARZ was a store visitor’s from around the world that would explore At any given day when you were walking pass FAO SCHWARZ, one just couldn’t ignore Even the GM Plaza and Central Park knew the toy store best But truly only FAO SCHWARZ could confess A toy store being history in the books A remembrance only a child will want to look Wednesday was a sad da7 But thanks FAO SCHWARZ in being a New York City stay We as New Yorkers are used to disappointments Living in New York City teaches us how to cope Every day breath is continued hope FAO SCHWARZ, a name that will be held close to many hearts As a specialty store, you made your mark FAO SCHWARZ, you captured everyone’s heart From the little one who gave a bear a hug and to the adult drinking water from a FAO SCHWARZ mug The Christmas bells have stopped The Central Park carriages can no longer step up FAO SCHWARZ your doors have finally shut Your advice to us in don’t cry You might come back with another try I will always cherish my 18 wheeler FAO SCHWARZ truck My little bear in a FAO SCHWARZ bag being well tucked Your F in being fun, A in appreciation, O having many options S being Satisfaction, C in Continuous, H in Hello, W in Well, A in Acceleration, R in Remembrance and Z in Zebra figurines in multitudes You were more than a story toy as you made it for us to soar Your winning sales were your score You didn’t say Good-bye as you stated you didn’t want us to cry Moments for the minute A name that will be cherished FAO SCHWARZ and me, and that previous location of toys, I will never ever see.