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Pool balls on teal felt pool table — header image for Gone Hustling memorial poem

Gone Hustling – A Poem by David Ritter

June 27, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Funeral Poems Leave a comment

A memorial pool poem by David Ritter for players, leagues, and those who keep the hustle alive. Perfect for funerals, obituaries, and remembrance.

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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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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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One Last Walk poem by David Ritter – heartfelt poem about a child’s comforting view of her grandfather’s passing

One Last Walk – A Poem by David Ritter

January 2, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems 2 comments

Through a child’s innocent eyes, One Last Walk offers comfort and hope after loss — a tender reflection on faith, love, and eternal peace.

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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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A woman sitting alone by a lakeshore, reflecting quietly as waves roll in — symbolizing grief, healing, and remembrance.

I Try – A Poem by David Ritter

August 28, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt poem about grief, remembrance, and learning to heal a little more each day.

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

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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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