Tony Batten's Men Shoppe

TONY BATTEN'S MEN'S SHOPPE

Olis Davis called me late this Thursday day
He gave me some news that surprised me I say
After being in business for twenty years or so
Tony Batten is closing his doors, it's time to go

Tony's is located at the corner of central and main
Many a time he has watched a slow passing train
Coming through our little ole Blackshear town
He wondered if his calling was that of a clown

You see Tony can make you laugh at a drop of a dime
For neighbors, friends, and strangers he took the time
To greet them with a Hey Bubba he would heartily exclaim
I can even remember him leading cheers at the ball game

Over the past years his shoppe clothed many a men
Some were named Dan and one was called Ben
The quality of his clothes was known far and wide
He operated his shoppe with skill and pride

It'll be a sad day to see Tony's shoppe close
He sure will be missed when he goes
To pursue the new doors the Lord has opened up
Lord bless and keep Tony and fill his cup

Copyright November 3, 2005 Irvin L. Rozier