This came to me as I checked on my sleeping babies, 0 to 15, tonight before bed.

One
If I were a singer, I’d sing you a line
Two
If I were a poet, I’d write you a rhyme
Three
If I were an artist, I’d paint you a piece
Four
If I were a baker, I’d bake you a feast
Five
If I were a carpenter, I’d build you a house
Six
But I am your dad, so I’ll read you a book.

–Written by me. Inspired by the great Mercer Mayer.