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Ritters Rhyme and Reason
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    Gone Rockin’ – A Poem by David Ritter

    January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason

    A memorial poem honoring those who loved music and the songs that keep memories alive. “Gone Rockin’” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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  • Race cars driving forward on a track at night

    Gone Racing – A Poem by David Ritter

    January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason

    A memorial poem honoring those who loved racing, speed, and the open track. “Gone Racing” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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  • Airplane flying beneath golden clouds at sunset

    Gone Flying – A Poem by David Ritter

    January 9, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason

    A memorial poem honoring those who loved flying, the open skies, and the freedom of flight. “Gone Flying” by David Ritter offers comfort, remembrance, and hope.

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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

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

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  • Sunlight streaming through a forest path — symbolizing recovery, peace, and new beginnings.

    Another Year Today – A poem by David Ritter

    July 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason

    A heartfelt recovery poem by David Ritter celebrating faith, progress, and another year of sobriety — one day, and one step, at a time.

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  • Peaceful forest path at sunrise, symbolizing hope, faith, and perseverance on life’s journey — a perfect reflection of Never Give Up by David Ritter.

    Never Give Up – A Poem by David Ritter

    January 17, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason

    Never Give Up by David Ritter is an inspiring poem about faith, resilience, and hope. It encourages readers to keep walking through life’s trials, trusting that God’s grace and love will guide them toward brighter days.

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  • Pool balls on teal felt pool table — header image for Gone Hustling memorial poem

    Gone Hustling – A Poem by David Ritter

    June 27, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason

    A memorial pool poem by David Ritter for players, leagues, and those who keep the hustle alive. Perfect for funerals, obituaries, and remembrance.

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  • Header image for “I Am Sober” poem by David Ritter showing a man walking alone down railroad tracks, symbolizing the long journey of recovery and perseverance.

    I AM SOBER – A poem by David Ritter

    June 23, 2022 rittersrhymeandreason

    “I Am Sober” by David Ritter is an honest and uplifting poem about recovery, faith, and perseverance. Through struggle and prayer, it reminds us that each sober day is a victory worth celebrating.

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  • Collage of hands holding coins, a luxury sports car, a large mansion, and a funeral casket being carried, symbolizing the contrast between material wealth and life’s deeper truths.

    Material Things – A Poem by David Ritter

    January 30, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason

    A reflective look at wealth, struggle, and what truly matters. “Material Things” reminds us that possessions fade, but love, humility, and human connection endure.

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  • Sailing ship battling stormy seas under golden light, symbolizing struggle, redemption, and God’s saving grace — the perfect reflection of Lost at Sea by David Ritter.

    Lost at Sea – A Poem by David Ritter

    December 19, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason

    Lost at Sea by David Ritter is a powerful poem about drifting away from faith and finding redemption through God’s mercy. It captures the moment of rescue when grace reaches into life’s darkest storms to bring peace and salvation.

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The Memories I Keep

Poems for the heart. Stories for the journey. Hope for the days that are heavy.

Autumn country road splitting into two paths under a cloudy sky, symbolizing life choices, faith, and divine guidance.

The Fork in the Road – A poem by David Ritter

July 15, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

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.

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A man stands alone at dawn, gazing over a calm lake beneath a gray-blue sky, symbolizing reflection, faith, and gratitude after hardship.

Sometimes I Forget – A Poem by David Ritter

June 30, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems 3 comments

A simple prayer of gratitude, Sometimes I Forget looks back on storms survived and the faithful love that carried a broken life toward hope.

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A silhouette kneeling before a cross at sunset, symbolizing faith, surrender, and prayer.

What Am I to Do – A Poem by David Ritter

June 15, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

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.

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A winding brick path leading toward a lighthouse shining under a starry night sky, symbolizing guidance and hope on the journey of recovery.

My Path to Recovery – A Poem by David Ritter

June 5, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems 3 comments

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.

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A grieving parent’s reflection of loss, showing a child alone on a swing beneath a tree in a misty setting

You Used To- A Poem by David Ritter

May 31, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

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.

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Shadowed figure walking through beams of light in a dark forest, symbolizing the struggle with addiction and the journey toward redemption

The Beast – A Poem by David Ritter

May 27, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

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.

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A rustic barn beneath a glowing sky symbolizing calm after a storm, used as the header image for The Pursuit by David Ritter

The Pursuit – A Poem by David Ritter

May 16, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

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.

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Man praying alone while holding a Bible, symbolizing struggle, doubt, and faith

Continued Prayers – A Poem by David Ritter

May 7, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt poem about doubt, desperation, and rediscovering faith through persistent prayer, even when God feels far away.

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Painting of a man kneeling and being embraced in forgiveness and grace during sunrise.

The Fight – A Poem by David Ritter

May 3, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

A powerful poem of surrender, redemption, and the loving grace that rescues us when we finally stop fighting alone.

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A person sitting high in a moss-covered forest tree, surrounded by misty light, symbolizing reflection and silent emotional struggle.

Nobody Knows – A Poem by David Ritter

April 17, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt poem about silent battles, hidden pain, and the gentle grace of being held by God when no one else understands.

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David Ritter — Poet & Author

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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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