Howdy Doody Time

In a funky store that sells antiques,

I made the coolest find –

A bright red Howdy Doody watch,

The kind you have to wind.

 

The Howdy Doody Show was on

When I was just a kid

And watching it in black and white

Was what we children did.

 

Each week a group of lucky tykes

Became part of the show.

Alas, I had the measles when

I had the chance to go.

 

Nostalgia’s very powerful

And certain things we’ve missed

Are gone forever but not all,

For now upon my wrist

 

There is the watch that was

The inspiration for this rhyme.

To anyone who asks I’ll say,

“It’s Howdy Doody time!”