David Ritter
David Ritter Poems
If I'm unable to write again,
For this doomed world may soon pass me by,
I feel compelled to pen a few lines
That may fall beneath your tearful eye.
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Sitting here all alone
thinking, just how much you've grown
You're growing up, you're almost two
My joy the first time holding you
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Joe sat in his gloomy, dark cell,
Staring at the black walls of stone.
When a recurring thought of her
Reminded him he was alone.
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Of all the seasons in the year
Spring's the one that makes me cheer
For longer days and a brighter sun
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We Have All Betrayed The Lord
In Our Lives At Various Times
But The Secret Is To Admit Our Sin
When The Convicting Holy Spirit Shines
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My sweet Jesus, I call out to You.
Oh, sweet Jesus, what am I to do?
If ever I needed You, now is the time.
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There once was a man,
who loved to play pool.
They called him 'Sure Shot.'
He thought he was cool.
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I want you to meet my best friend.
I've known him for many a year,
and his love for me knows no end,
with strength like that whom shall I fear?
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The first time I saw you
I knew one thing for sure
I was so love sick
and you were my cure
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Concerned, I said 'yes.'
I hung up the phone.
This Halloween night
I would be alone.
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David Ritter Biography
David Ritter is a Michigan poet and songwriter whose work explores grief, faith, recovery, family, friendship, and the everyday struggles and joys of life. While many of his poems are inspired by personal experiences, others simply begin as ideas, and he prefers to leave readers free to decide the difference for themselves. Most of his poems rhyme, not only because he enjoys the challenge, but because he believes poetry should be simple, heartfelt, and easy to understand. Rather than impress with complicated imagery or flowery language, he strives to write in a way that ordinary people can relate to. His greatest hope is not to impress the mind, but to touch the heart. Over the years, his poems have comforted grieving families, encouraged those in recovery, and reminded others that hope, faith, and love can still be found even in difficult times. His memorial poems, including 'Gone Fishing, ' 'Gone Hunting, ' 'Gone Golfing, ' 'Gone Riding, ' and other poems in the 'Gone' series, have touched readers and families around the world. In recent years, many of his poems have also been transformed into songs, bringing new life to words that have inspired readers for decades. David is the creator of Ritter's Rhyme and Reason, where visitors can explore his poems, songs, memorial keepsakes, and other writings. Website: [www.rittersrhymeandreason.org](http: //www.rittersrhymeandreason.org) YouTube: youtube.com/@davidritter1116 Facebook: The Memories I Keep)
The Best Poem Of David Ritter
Three Wishes
Three Wishes
I went for a walk
Beneath a lonely night sky
I was missing my love
When a glimpse caught my eye
A shooting star fell
From the heavens, dark above
So I closed my eyes and made a wish
For my long-lost love
I saw a fountain pool
While strolling through a mall
Reached into my pocket
The fountain seemed to call
I tossed a shiny penny
Closed my eyes and made a wish
To once again, very soon,
Feel her gentle kiss
Then it was my birthday,
And Mother baked a cake.
Before I blew out candles,
I had a wish to make.
Wherever you are, my love,
Wherever that may be,
Know how much I love you.
Please come back to me.
David Ritter Comments
David Ritter Quotes
Whenever I get too cocky, the world has a way of humbling me. Whenever I put too much stock in tomorrow, life has a way of changing in an instant today. I have concluded that the best way to live is to be thankful for what you have, forgive others as well as yourself, love everyone—even those who don't deserve it—avoid drama and negativity at all costs, smile because it can change the world, help others, and trust that God will make a way for you even during the darkest of times. Life is a lot less stressful that way. — David Ritter
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