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David Ritter, far right, standing with the McFadden family outside a house on his wedding day.

We Just Didn’t Know- A Poem by david Ritter

September 17, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Family Poems Leave a comment

Sundays at Grandma’s felt like ordinary days. Looking back, I see how much those meals, laughter, and familiar faces meant. “We Just Didn’t Know” remembers a time when family was close and we thought it would always stay that way.

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David Ritter holding Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, Gone Golfing, and Gone Riding memorial poem frames with spaces for loved ones’ photos.

A New Way to Keep Their Memory Close

September 15, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Newsletter Leave a comment

I’ve added four new memorial frames to my Etsy shop featuring “Gone Fishing,” “Gone Hunting,” “Gone Golfing,” and “Gone Riding.” Each pairs one of my original poems with space for a favorite photo of your loved one.

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Sunrise over a quiet lake with a beagle named Sonny walking through a peaceful grassy field beneath golden morning light.

The Quiet Gift – A Poem by David Ritter

May 7, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection Leave a comment

“The Quiet Gift” is a reflective poem by David Ritter about the peace that cannot be bought or forced. Rooted in faith, recovery, surrender, and spiritual growth, this poem explores the quiet strength found in letting go and reconnecting with God.

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Man walking alone on a peaceful forest path with sunlight ahead symbolizing faith, hope, and moving forward one day at a time

One Day at a Time – A Poem by David Ritter

March 19, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems, Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

One Day at a Time is a faith-filled poem about letting go of regret, facing the unknown future, and finding peace in the present moment. It encourages taking life one step at a time with trust, hope, and perseverance.

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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 with his dog Sonny beside the water.

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