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Fao Schwarz

The biggest toy store in the world Is closing up its doors. No longer will we get to shop In this, the king of stores. With huge toy soldiers in the front, It welcomed all who came. The famous piano scene from “Big” Just added to its fame. A life-sized ape or elephant Was there for you to buy. It cost nine hundred bucks But there was always a supply. Yet you could also buy a toy For several smackeroos. From all the well-stocked shelves There was so much on hand to choose. Both tourists and New Yorkers Liked to stroll its tempting aisles And children wandered bug-eyed, Faces bursting with their smiles. But now the heyday’s over; There’ll be no more F.A.O., Just another fine example Of the way things seem to go.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 6/17/2015 6:10:00 PM
Very nice, Ilene....reminds me of a beautiful old poetic quotation: "Todo lo que es Hermosa tiene su instante y pasa." (Translation: Everything that is beautiful has its instant and passes.)
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