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Tag: Heartfelt Poetry

A grieving parent’s reflection of loss, showing a child alone on a swing beneath a tree in a misty setting

You Used To- A Poem by David Ritter

May 31, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A deeply moving poem of remembrance, “You Used To” captures the heartbreak of losing a child through alternating voices of mother and father. With tender recollection and aching simplicity, David Ritter reveals how memories of love endure even after life’s greatest loss.

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A person sitting on a large rock beneath a sky filled with stars and the glowing Milky Way, symbolizing longing, reflection, and hope.

Three Wishes – A Poem by David Ritter

July 31, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Love and Friendship Poems Leave a comment

A tender poem about longing for lost love, expressed through three heartfelt wishes under stars, fountains, and birthday candles.

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A man sitting in a window at night, silhouetted while holding a cup and staring into the city lights.

I’ve Had My Share – A Poem By David Ritter

July 12, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A reflective and heartfelt poem about sorrow, joy, mistakes, and redemption — embracing the lessons learned throughout life’s journey.

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Father walking hand-in-hand with his young daughter through a sunlit forest — tender moment reflecting love, distance, and hope.

My Precious Daughter – A Poem By David Ritter

July 9, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Family Poems Leave a comment

A tender father-to-daughter poem about love, distance, and hope. My Precious Daughter captures the ache of separation and the bond that never breaks.

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Two close friends sitting on the back of a car, looking at the mountains — a symbol of lasting friendship and shared memories.

True Friends – A poem by David Ritter

June 23, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Love and Friendship Poems Leave a comment

“True Friends” is a warm and uplifting poem by David Ritter that celebrates the beauty of lasting friendship. Through life’s joys and challenges, it reminds us that true friends are one of God’s greatest blessings.

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David Ritter smiling near the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan wearing a Ritter’s Rhyme & Reason shirt.

David Ritter — Poet & Author

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Here you'll find poems born from life's trials and blessings. I hope they speak to your heart as they've spoken to mine.

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