This poem is inspired by a song which has been sung by many artists. Bobby Darin and later Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded their versions of “If I Were a Carpenter.” The song was written by Tim Hardin, and other artists have recorded and performed the song as well. Here is Bobby Darin’s version: “If I Were a Carpenter.”
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If I was a teacher
Bringing energy, passion, and patience
Transforming all into knowledge seekers
If I was a firefighter
Serving with unselfish duty and pride
Protecting all, making worries lighter
If I was an architect
Designing buildings for many uses
Looking ahead to challenging projects
If I was a farmer
Rising at dawn, working until sundown
Bringing a nation food, as God’s armor
If I was a nurse
Sharing with patient, compassionate care
Filling lives with hope, never for the worse
If I was a writer
Crafting words into stories and much more
Witnessing through eyes, open and brighter
If I was a musician
Creating good vibes through words and music
Bringing pleasure across generations
If I was a preacher
Instilling God’s Word with a church’s flock
Encouraged to be one of God’s teachers
If I was a soldier
Preserving peace and freedom in the world
Band of brothers, stand shoulder to shoulder
If I was a young tyke
Looking up to these inspiring adults
Growing up, each day feeling more alike
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Big Sky Buckeye 
So cute 🙂
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Thanks for reading and sharing a thought. As my writing journey has matured, I feel more comfortable taking on different challenges with my writing. I have always enjoyed the song “If I Were a Carpenter.”
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You’re very talented! Looking forward to reading more like this 🙂
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Touching, like the original
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Susan, I appreciate you sharing a thought. The song is definitely a classic.
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Inspiring !
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Crissy, I appreciate you reading. I am pleased you found the poem inspiring. I have always enjoyed the song “If I Were a Carpenter.”
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great song! you handled the inspiration wonderfully!
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Thanks Jim. I agree with the song being a great one.
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🙂
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Very good.
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Bonnie, I appreciate you reading this poem. I have always enjoyed the song “If I Were a Carpenter.”
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Me too.
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The preacher and soldier ones spoke to me
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Jim, I appreciate you reading and sharing a comment. I am pleased you found the references to a preacher and soldier speaking to you. They are appropriate for you and the journey you have walked.
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Thanks again for them!
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Nice!
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Dawn, I appreciate you stopping in to read this poem. I have always enjoyed the song “If I Were a Carpenter.” As my writing journey matures, I feel up to challenges with new and different themes. God’s peace!
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That’s great that you’re enjoying new challenges in your writing journey. Blessings! 😊
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