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Silhouette breaking chains at sunrise symbolizing spiritual freedom — Father in Heaven poem

FATHER IN HEAVEN – A Poem by David Ritter

February 22, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

“Father in Heaven” — a heartfelt prayer for forgiveness and spiritual renewal.

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A fog-covered suspension bridge stretching over blue water with sunlight reflecting beneath, symbolizing life’s journey and the passage of time.

One Day to Live – A Poem By David Ritter

August 1, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A reflective poem about living each day with purpose, asking what truly matters when time is running out.

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Two children walking together — symbolic of love, guidance, and faith, from the poem Daddy’s Prayers by David Ritter.

Daddy’s Prayers – A Poem by David Ritter

July 6, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Family Poems Leave a comment

“Daddy’s Prayers” by David Ritter is a tender Christian poem written from a father’s heart — a message of faith, love, and guidance that reminds us how prayer can bridge any distance.

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Woman holding a guitar with her dog beside her, gazing at a sunrise over the mountains — symbolizing reflection and hope in I Lived I Saw by David Ritter.

I Lived I saw – A Poem By David Ritter

July 1, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A deeply moving reflection on sorrow and renewal, I Lived I Saw captures one soul’s journey from despair to gratitude — and the freedom that comes from changing one’s own heart.

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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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