Gone Riding is a vibrant and evocative poem that celebrates the enduring spirit of a motorcycle enthusiast. With vivid imagery and a hopeful tone, David Ritter transforms the pain of loss into a celebration of life lived to the fullest. The poem is a poignant tribute to a loved one whose passion for riding continues to inspire those left behind.
Gone Riding
Don’t cry for me, I still ride free,
with the wind upon my face,
leather in black, the sun on my back,
a priceless gift of God’s grace.I’ll never grow old, on these streets of gold,
chasing a majestic sunset,
and I still recall, how I love you all,
sweet memories I won’t forget.And when your road ends, we’ll meet again,
inside the Pearly Gates,
and we’ll laugh awhile and go ride for miles,
but for now, Heaven can wait.When you do get here, don’t shed one tear,
and think that I’m in hiding,
just search Heaven’s shore, where engines roar,
and you’ll find that I’ve gone riding.David Ritter
Feel free to use Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, Gone Riding, Gone Golfing, Gone Hustling, or any of my other poems at funerals or in obituaries and funeral programs. No purchase is necessary. If you’d like to support my work, you can download the poem from the Etsy link below.
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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS
A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!
BOTTLED MEMORIES
These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.
I like it David. You are quite talented you know.