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In Memory of Renée Good memorial header image showing Renée Good holding a child at the beach

I’m Not Mad at You – A Poem by David Ritter

January 15, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Current Events Poems Leave a comment

A poem written in response to the death of Renée Good, reflecting on empathy, grief, and how cold the world can feel when compassion disappears.

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Silhouette of a singer on stage with bright concert lights behind

Gone Rockin’ – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Grief Poems Leave a comment

A memorial poem honoring those who loved music and the songs that keep memories alive. “Gone Rockin’” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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Race cars driving forward on a track at night

Gone Racing – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Sport Poems Leave a comment

A memorial poem honoring those who loved racing, speed, and the open track. “Gone Racing” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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Airplane flying beneath golden clouds at sunset

Gone Flying – A Poem by David Ritter

January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems, Grief Poems 2 comments

A memorial poem honoring those who loved flying, the open skies, and the freedom of flight. “Gone Flying” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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A quiet house on a snowy winter night, softly lit with Christmas lights, reflecting a calm and reflective holiday evening.

The Christmas I Once Knew – A Poem by David Ritter

December 24, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Holiday Poems Leave a comment

A quiet reflection on Christmas, family, memory, and faith, followed by a nostalgic poem remembering the warmth and simplicity of childhood holidays.

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Vintage childhood photo of David Ritter used as the header for the poem Yesterday’s Song.

Yesterday’s Song – A Poem by David Ritter

November 15, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A nostalgic reflection on childhood memories, youthful wonder, and the moments that shaped us. “Yesterday’s Song” invites readers to revisit the days that still sing in the heart.

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Woman walking with umbrella on a rainy street representing endurance and emotional strength

Keep Going – A Poem by David Ritter

November 10, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt poem about finding strength in struggle and continuing forward even when the world feels heavy.

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David Ritter holding framed prints of his poetry from the Gone series — Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, and other heartfelt memorial poems that comfort families worldwide.

The Story Behind the Gone Poems

October 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Stories from the Heart Leave a comment

The Story Behind the Gone Poems Poetry has a way of saying what our hearts can’t.

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Sunrise above the clouds — a peaceful golden sky symbolizing Heaven, hope, and comfort after loss.

Waiting for heaven – A poem by David Ritter

September 9, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A touching Christian poem by David Ritter about faith, loss, and the promise of Heaven — where love and hope live on forever.

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Sunlight streaming through a forest path — symbolizing recovery, peace, and new beginnings.

Another Year Today – A poem by David Ritter

July 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems, Featured Poetry Collection Leave a comment

A heartfelt recovery poem by David Ritter celebrating faith, progress, and another year of sobriety — one day, and one step, at a time.

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