A quiet reflection on Christmas, family, memory, and faith, followed by a nostalgic poem remembering the warmth and simplicity of childhood holidays.
Author: rittersrhymeandreason
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, David Ritter is a committed Christian and a recovering alcoholic. His experiences and faith deeply influence his writing. Additionally, he writes about family dynamics and current events, reflecting on how these elements shape human experiences. In his leisure time, David enjoys shooting pool and following high school basketball, activities that offer him relaxation and joy.
Yesterday’s Song – A Poem by David Ritter
A nostalgic reflection on childhood memories, youthful wonder, and the moments that shaped us. “Yesterday’s Song” invites readers to revisit the days that still sing in the heart.
Keep Going – A Poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt poem about finding strength in struggle and continuing forward even when the world feels heavy.
The Story Behind the Gone Poems
The Story Behind the Gone Poems Poetry has a way of saying what our hearts can’t.
Waiting for heaven – A poem by David Ritter
A touching Christian poem by David Ritter about faith, loss, and the promise of Heaven — where love and hope live on forever.
Another Year Today – A poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt recovery poem by David Ritter celebrating faith, progress, and another year of sobriety — one day, and one step, at a time.
Looking Up – A Poem by David Ritter
Looking Up There was a time I hung my head, No light within, my spirit dead.
Dear Younger Self – A Poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt Christian poem encouraging faith, forgiveness, and growth. A message of grace from an older self to a younger heart — reminding us that peace begins when we let God’s love in.
RISE AGAIN – A Poem by David Ritter
A redemptive Easter poem about grief, addiction, and spiritual renewal. Rise Again tells Joe’s story — a journey through pain and despair to the healing grace of God’s mercy.
What Matters Remains – A Poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt Christian poem by David Ritter about aging with grace, finding peace through faith, and cherishing the simple moments that truly matter.