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Black silhouette of a baseball player swinging a bat — header image for Mountain Joe by David Ritter.

Mountain Joe – A Poem By David ritter

July 1, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Sport Poems Leave a comment

A powerful story poem about a gifted small-town ballplayer whose dream of going pro ends with a shocking revelation. Mountain Joe by David Ritter reminds us that talent alone doesn’t always decide a man’s fate.

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A Lesson Learned – A Poem by David Ritter

June 30, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Funny Poems Leave a comment

A playful poem about Little Johnny, a mischievous student who loves to tell tall tales — until his teacher, Miss Gregg, turns the tables with one of her own.

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Man holding his head in grief after a car crash, sitting near a wrecked vehicle — symbolizing regret and the consequences of drinking and driving.

The Plan – A Poem By David Ritter

June 25, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

A powerful story poem about love, loss, and the devastating cost of drinking and driving — one man’s night of regret that turned a lifetime of plans into pain.

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A tall lighthouse overlooking the rocky shore beneath a vibrant blue sky, symbolizing faith, strength, and God’s guiding light.

My Best Friend – A Poem by David Ritter

June 17, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

“My Best Friend” is a heartfelt poem by David Ritter about faith, loyalty, and finding comfort in Christ’s unending friendship. A gentle reminder that no matter what we face in life, we are never truly alone.

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A person walking down an open country road beside a fading spirit, symbolizing love, loss, and reunion beyond life — imagery inspired by Our Journey’s End by David Ritter.

Our Journey’s End – A Poem by David Ritter

June 16, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems Leave a comment

Our Journey’s End by David Ritter is a heartfelt reflection on love, faith, and farewell. Written as a gentle message to a lifelong companion, it offers comfort in the promise that love endures even when life’s journey reaches its end.

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David Ritter — Poet & Author

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