“Dear Everyone” is a raw and honest exploration of addiction, regret, and redemption. With unflinching vulnerability, the poet shares their journey from a life shrouded in denial and self-destruction to a place of hope and healing. This powerful piece offers a message of forgiveness and love, inviting readers to empathize with the struggles of addiction and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.
Dear Everyone
I lived in denial for many a year
Showing a brave front but living in fear
Denying that booze had a strong hold on me
I’d drown my sorrows to flood realityI blamed everyone for my pitiful life
My parents my children and the ex-wife
Then I discovered a fact to be true
I was the problem and not all of youI was selfish and rude and fake as a clown
With a painted-on smile to conceal a frown
My using and abusing to bury my pain
Was like jumping in a lake to escape the rainMy body felt empty like I had no soul
My spirit was crushed spinning out of control
Just as I thought my life couldn’t get worse
My Savior showed up and He lifted the curseToday I am happy joyous and free
To all whom I’ve hurt my apology
Please forgive me for the wrongs I’ve done
And know that I love you my dear everyoneDavid Ritter
Memories for Keeps includes captivating poems like “Gone Fishing,” “One Day to Live,” “The Fork in the Road,” and “Lost at Sea.” Dive into the pages and let your heart wander! Available for download or print on Amazon.
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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS
A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!
BOTTLED MEMORIES
These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.