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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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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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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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Tough as They Come – A Poem by David Ritter

November 1, 2023 rittersrhymeandreason Love and Friendship Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt tribute poem by David Ritter honoring the strength, love, and memory of his lifelong friend Kenny Rosebush, and standing strong against cancer.

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Don’t Cry For Me – A Poem by David Ritter

January 22, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Funeral Poems Leave a comment

A comforting memorial poem by David Ritter about Heaven, reunion, and eternal life with loved ones.

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A seagull flying over an orange sunset, symbolizing peace, remembrance, and heavenly reunion.

See You Again – A Poem by David Ritter

September 23, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt tribute to a beloved friend, “See You Again” reflects on cherished memories, deep grief, and the hopeful promise of reunion in Heaven.

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Upon My Deathbed – A Poem by David Ritter

August 12, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A tender and emotional final love letter, “Upon My Deathbed” reflects on regret, devotion, and a promise of eternal closeness — even after death.

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Golden sunset over the ocean, symbolizing peace, remembrance, and eternal love — header image for the poem Life Without You by David Ritter.

Life Without You – A Poem by David Ritter

July 3, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt reflection on love and loss, Life Without You captures the aching emptiness left behind after losing someone dear — and the quiet strength found in holding onto faith, hope, and memory.

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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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