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Ritters Rhyme and Reason

Category: Stories from the Heart

Stories from the Heart by David Ritter offers a collection of short stories and reflections inspired by life, love, and faith. These heartfelt pieces invite readers to pause, remember, and connect through words that speak to the soul.

Each story captures moments of compassion, loss, joy, and gratitude — the real experiences that shape who we are. From touching family memories to reflections on faith and resilience, these stories reveal the beauty found in everyday life.

Whether you’re drawn to the warmth of a childhood Christmas story, a reminder of love that endures, or a lesson about hope after hardship, you’ll find something meaningful here. These stories are written to comfort, inspire, and remind us that even in life’s hardest seasons, love still finds a way.

The Stories from the Heart category is a quiet space for reflection and encouragement. Every story is crafted with honesty and care, inviting readers to rediscover the simple truths that make life beautiful.

David Ritter holding framed prints of his poetry from the Gone series — Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, and other heartfelt memorial poems that comfort families worldwide.

The Story Behind the Gone Poems

October 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Stories from the Heart Leave a comment

The Story Behind the Gone Poems Poetry has a way of saying what our hearts can’t.

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Ernie Harwell broadcasting from the Detroit Tigers press box during a game.

Memories of Ernie Harwell – A Story by David Ritter

March 30, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Stories from the Heart Leave a comment

“Memories of Ernie Harwell” is a heartfelt piece and a personal tribute to legendary Detroit Tigers

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Warm Christmas tree and fireplace scene from “With Her Love” by David Ritter.

With Her Love – A Christmas Story by David Ritter

December 24, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Stories from the Heart One comment

With Her Love is a Christmas story about a childhood ornament, a mother’s devotion, and the

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David Ritter smiling near the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan wearing a Ritter’s Rhyme & Reason shirt.

David Ritter — Poet & Author

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Here you'll find poems born from life's trials and blessings. I hope they speak to your heart as they've spoken to mine.

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Poetry Themes

  • Addiction & Recovery Poems (18)
  • Current Events Poems (6)
  • Family Poems (8)
  • Featured Poetry Collection (10)
  • Funeral Poems (11)
  • Funny Poems (7)
  • Grief Poems (20)
  • Holiday Poems (13)
  • Life Experience Poems (15)
  • Love and Friendship Poems (14)
  • Miscellaneous Poems (3)
  • Spiritual Poems (23)
  • Sport Poems (4)
  • Stories from the Heart (3)

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  1. GONE FISHING (21.1k)
  2. GONE HUNTING (10.9k)
  3. GONE RIDING (3.3k)
  4. GONE GOLFING (3.0k)
  5. FATHER OF THE BRIDE (2.8k)
  6. THE FORK IN THE ROAD (2.4k)
  7. ONE LAST WALK (2.2k)
  8. I DON’T KNOW (2.0k)
  9. A SPECIAL GIFT (1.9k)
  10. DON’T CRY FOR ME (1.8k)
  11. A LEGACY OF LOVE (1.7k)
  12. GOOD-BYE FOR NOW (1.5k)

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