“Judge Not” is a powerful reflection on empathy and understanding. The poem challenges the tendency to judge others, urging readers to consider the complexities of the human experience and to extend compassion to all.
Judge Not
Life has its share of valleys
As well as a peak or two
It’s easy to judge or assume
What people are going throughInstead of becoming self-righteous
When someone is down and out
Remember back how you too felt
When problems began to sproutOnly God knows the reasons why
People do the things they do
So do not go around judging
Or you will be judged tooUnless you are a perfect person
And live a life without sin
Don’t judge a person’s choices
Or the battles that they’re inRather, pray for them that struggle
Cast your love all about
Because in life you’ll never know
When it’s you that’s down and outDavid 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.