In A Battle for Kindness, David Ritter calls for compassion and unity in a divided world. This powerful poem reflects on the loss of brotherhood and the hope that empathy can heal our nation’s wounds.
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.
Calmer Seas – A Poem by David Ritter
In Calmer Seas, David Ritter explores the journey through emotional storms toward peace and renewal. With vivid nautical imagery and faith-filled lines, the poem reminds readers that calm always follows chaos.
The Kind Man – A Poem by David Ritter
In The Kind Man, a prisoner on the edge of hopelessness meets a mysterious stranger who offers a message of salvation. Through this encounter, Joe discovers that even in the darkest place, the light of faith can still break through — a story that echoes the true spirit of Christmas.
The Fork in the Road – A poem by David Ritter
The Fork in the Road by David Ritter is an inspiring poem about faith, redemption, and new beginnings. It tells the story of choosing God’s light over darkness and finding peace by trusting His guidance through life’s crossroads.
Sometimes I Forget – A Poem by David Ritter
A simple prayer of gratitude, Sometimes I Forget looks back on storms survived and the faithful love that carried a broken life toward hope.
What Am I to Do – A Poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt prayer written during a season of struggle, “What Am I to Do” captures one man’s cry to God for guidance, forgiveness, and renewal — a moving reflection of faith through hardship.
My Path to Recovery – A Poem by David Ritter
A heartfelt reflection on the struggles and blessings of sobriety, “My Path to Recovery” shares the courage, community, and faith that guide one toward lasting change.
You Used To- A Poem by David Ritter
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.
The Beast – A Poem by David Ritter
A haunting and redemptive poem about addiction and faith. The Beast follows one man’s battle with alcoholism, his desperate fight for freedom, and the divine strength that finally silenced the monster within.
The Pursuit – A Poem by David Ritter
A reflective recovery poem by David Ritter that follows a personal journey from addiction to renewal — discovering that joy was never lost, only waiting to be found again.