GONE FISHING - A Poem by David Ritter - Ritters Rhyme & Reason

You may read Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, Gone Riding, and Gone Golfing at funerals or to print in obituaries and funeral programs. No purchase is necessary but you can help support my writing by downloading this poem for $3 at the Etsy link below.

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I offer Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, Gone Golfing, and Gone Riding on memorial picture frames and in downloads. I can even make minor changes to the poems to better relate to your loved one’s life. I can print any size and personalize this poem too. Contact me if interested!

GONE FISHING (original)

If someone should ask for me,
tell ’em heaven is where I’ll be.
I’ve finished all my life’s chores,
and now I fish on heaven’s shores.

The view is grand and the fishing’s great,
but I yearn for you as I wait.
I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend,
for all those, I call family and friend.

But for now, head out to sea
and make a cast in memory,
to all the good times that you had,
with me- your friend, your grandpa…your dad.

And if the fish no longer bite
or seem no longer worth the fight,
because it’s me that you are missin’,
don’t worry – be glad – I’ve only gone fishin’.

David Ritter

Download Gone Fishing (Original) for $3 on Esty at this link

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Gone Fishing (Revised)

If someone should ask for me,
tell ‘em heaven is where I’ll be.
I’ve finished all my life’s chores,
and now I fish on heaven’s shores.

The view is grand and the fishing’s great,
but I yearn for you as I wait.
I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend,
for all those I call family and friend.

But for now, sail out to sea,
and make a cast in memory,
to all the good times from the past,
so the memories will ever last.

And if the fish no longer bite
or seem no longer worth the fight,
because it’s me that you are missin’,
don’t worry – be glad – I’ve only gone fishin’.

David Ritter

Download Gone Fishing (Revised) for $3 on Etsy at this link

Gone Fishing Download

New $5 downloads available in 8×10 & 5×7 Jpeg format with both versions of poem for each download!

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Memorial Picture Frames below are available for purchase on Etsy for $35 with free shipping. Click on Frame below for more information. Personalized picture frames now available! 1″x3″ laser engravement on cherry wood with loved ones name and dates. Will be centered and glued under opening where photo is!

Memorial picture frames and books are now available for purchase at

Faith Christian Stores
4463 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48507
(810) 516-0706

Amazin’ Mitten
646 S Main St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 262-8010

I’ll be happy to edit this poem to your liking and personalize it and make special orders like 5×7’s on card stock to hand out at memorial services. message me at rittersrhymeandreason@gmail.com

Wall Art featuring Gone Fishing and Gone Hunting!!! Click the image below to purchase!!! $28 framed with free delivery!!!