“Are You Okay” is a current events poem written in memory of Alex Pretti. I did not know him personally, but the video and what followed shook me deeply. This poem is shared to mourn a life lost and to call for compassion, truth, and basic humanity.
Category: Current Events Poems
Explore poems that speak to the struggles, heartache, and hope found in today’s world. David Ritter’s A Battle for Kindness pleads for compassion in a nation divided by anger and misunderstanding. In Our Father in Heaven and I Pray for a World, the poet turns to faith and reflection, seeking unity and peace amid the noise of conflict. United We Stand reminds us that love and empathy remain stronger than hate.
Through these heartfelt verses, Ritter captures the emotions of a society searching for healing and understanding. These poems challenge us to look inward, extend kindness, and believe that even in troubled times, hope still has a voice.
I’m Not Mad at You – A Poem by David Ritter
A poem written in response to the death of Renée Good, reflecting on empathy, grief, and how cold the world can feel when compassion disappears.
A BATTLE FOR KINDNESS – A POEM BY DAVID RITTER
In A Battle for Kindness, David Ritter calls for compassion and unity in a divided world. This powerful poem reflects on the loss of brotherhood and the hope that empathy can heal our nation’s wounds.
A Prayer for a Divided Nation – A Poem by David Ritter
Written after the unrest of January 6th, 2021, “A Prayer for a Divided Nation” is a heartfelt plea for healing, unity, and God’s guidance as the country struggles with anger, division, and deep spiritual turmoil.
I Pray for a World – A Poem by David Ritter
“I Pray for a World” is a heartfelt plea for a kinder, more welcoming world. Through simple, honest lines, the poem longs for unity, compassion, and a place where all people truly belong.
United We Stand – A Poem by David Ritter
A powerful poem calling for unity, compassion, and an end to hatred — reminding us that America stands stronger when we stand together.