A bittersweet exploration of love and loss. “Summer Love” captures the intensity of a passionate relationship and the heart-wrenching reality of its potential end. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, the poet navigates the complexities of desire, hope, and longing.
Summer Love
Sweet burn of sun and August wind
Summer love comes to an end
And now the skies are dark and gray
As if the sun has lost its wayThe Autumn trees begin to weep
Baring their souls before they sleep
I’ll rake their sorrows from the past
Mourn all beauty that did not lastWhen life becomes both sharp and cold
I’ll long for you again to hold
I’ll harvest all the love I can
And hope to one day be your manI’ll pray for us when Fall is done
For heat from love and Winter’s sun
When birds return I too will sing
About the joy your love will bringBut if you choose my heart to break
Before the trees begin to wake
Come Summer from the sky above
You’ll feel my warmth of summer loveDavid Ritter 10/6/21
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. For additional poetry collections and products, you can contact me directly at rittersrhymeandreason@gmail.com or visit the stores listed below. Memorial picture frames and books can also be found at my Etsy Store!!! CLICK HERE
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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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