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Woman walking with umbrella on a rainy street representing endurance and emotional strength

Keep Going – A Poem by David Ritter

November 10, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Featured Poetry Collection, Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt poem about finding strength in struggle and continuing forward even when the world feels heavy.

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A small green flower bud pushing up through cracked pavement, symbolizing pain, struggle, and the hope to grow despite harsh conditions.

The Flower Never Blossomed – A Poem by David Ritter

September 8, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A haunting, metaphorical poem about a flower that never fully blooms — reflecting a life starved of love, safety, and nurture, yet still reaching for hope.

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Person standing triumphantly on red canyon rocks at sunrise — symbolic of strength, self-worth, and moving forward after heartbreak.

The Game – A Poem By David Ritter

July 8, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A raw and relatable poem about betrayal and resilience. The Game captures how losing someone unfaithful can become your greatest victory.

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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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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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