“Homesick” is a nostalgic ode to rural life. The poem paints a vivid picture of a childhood spent on a farm, evoking a profound sense of longing for simpler times. With heartfelt imagery, the poet captures the essence of rural living and the bittersweet yearning for a place called home.
Homesick
One thing remains in my memory
My childhood home is what I seeWhere the rooster’s crow helps welcome the morn
Fog hovers low as a new day is born
Thoughts of my mama saying, “I love you”
Aromas in the air, Pa’s cup of brew
A prayer before breakfast, “God bless us”
The walk down the drive to wait for the bus
Stalking the woods in my pursuit for prey
Paint on the fence from a twelve-hour day
Feeding chickens and milking the cow
Work by the sweat of my brow
Into the fields I would go
To lose my mind, find my soul
Adventures in the barn painted red
Endless chores till my fingers bled
Praying for rain so the crops would grow
These moments this farmer boy knows
I longed to leave once before
Now I wish I could go back even moreOne thing remains in my memory
My childhood home is what I seeDavid Ritter
Memories for Keeps includes captivating poems like “Gone Fishing,” “One Day to Live,” “The Fork in the Road,” and “Lost at Sea.” Dive into the pages and let your heart wander! Available for download or print on Amazon.
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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.
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