So it's farewell to our Aladdin's cave
the largest sweet shop in the world
Where 'Pick & Mix' was our delight
and those bright shapes
which round our mouths swirled
And we'll shed a nostalgic tear or two
for other treats now vanished from sight
Like warm visions of Sun Pat peanuts
our salted lips smarting with each bite
So the toppling giant has closed its doors
this Icon for nine decades
All lights switched off
the final curtain's come down
An American dream swiftly fades.
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