Poetry Songs by David Ritter
For years, I’ve shared poems inspired by life’s journey through grief, faith, recovery, love, hope, and remembrance. Over time, some of those poems began to feel like songs waiting to be heard.
Through modern technology and creative tools, many of these written pieces have now been brought to life through music, visual storytelling, and video. While I am not a traditional musician or composer, these projects have allowed me to explore new ways of sharing the emotions, stories, and messages behind my poetry.
This collection features original poetry songs inspired by my written work, blending lyrics, imagery, and storytelling into a new creative experience. Some are reflective. Some are uplifting. Some were written for healing during difficult seasons of life.
Whether you discovered my work through poetry, memorial poems, recovery writing, or music, I hope these songs bring encouragement, comfort, and hope to your day.
Thank you for listening.
David Ritter
Poetry Song List
Click any title below to listen to that poetry song.
Leave the Light On
What Am I to Do
3 AM
Never Give Up
A New Way of Life
I Am Sober
Keep Going
I Walked Away
Rise Again
Waiting
Love at First Sight
My Friend
Beyond the Midnight Blue
I’ve Had My Share
I’m Still Yours
One More Day
The Difference a Dog Can Make
Through It All I’ll Sing
Where Yesterday Stayed
The Wind Had Other Plans
Featured Poetry Song
I Don’t Know
A reflective poetry song about searching for answers when life feels uncertain and faith is tested by silence, doubt, and the questions we carry inside.
Read the Original PoemLeave the Light On
A heartfelt song for anyone facing depression, loneliness, or quiet battles no one else can see. It is a reminder to stay near, stay kind, and keep hope within reach.
What Am I to Do
A prayerful poetry song about turning toward God in moments of pain, confusion, and brokenness while searching for mercy, strength, and direction.
Read the Original Poem3 AM
A quiet, emotional song about the thoughts that come in the middle of the night, when the world is still and the heart feels heavy.
Never Give Up
An encouraging poetry song about perseverance, inner strength, and choosing to keep moving forward even when life becomes difficult.
Read the Original PoemA New Way of Life
A recovery poetry song about healing, faith, redemption, and finding peace one day at a time. It is a reminder that change is possible, healing is real, and no one has to walk alone.
Read the Original PoemI Am Sober
An honest recovery poetry song about addiction, relapse, perseverance, and fighting one day at a time to stay sober. Every sober day matters.
Read the Original PoemKeep Going
A poetry song about pushing forward when the road feels long and the weight feels heavy. It is a reminder that strength is often found in the struggle.
Read the Original PoemI Walked Away
A poetry song about betrayal, broken trust, and finding the strength to walk away. Sometimes choosing peace is the only way forward.
Rise Again
A faith-based poetry song about brokenness, struggle, redemption, and the hope that can rise again through God’s grace.
Read the Original PoemWaiting
A poetry song about longing, hope, and the quiet feeling that there is something more beyond the pain we carry.
Read the Original PoemLove at First Sight
A romantic poetry song about the moment love changes everything, then grows deeper through healing, friendship, commitment, and the passing of years.
Read the Original PoemMy Friend
A faith-filled poetry song about trust, comfort, and the quiet reminder that even through doubt and uncertainty, we are never truly walking alone.
Beyond the Midnight Blue
A reflective song about love, memory, loneliness, healing, and the quiet hope that still remains after life has changed us.
I’m Still Yours
A soulful worship blues song about holding onto Jesus through disappointment, division, and the noise that can surround faith and culture.
One More Day
A grateful poetry song about prayer, sobriety, early mornings, and the gift of being given another day to live, love, and walk with God.
The Difference a Dog Can Make
A heartfelt poetry song about the loyal love of dogs, the comfort they bring, and the pawprints they leave on our hearts forever.
Read the Original PoemThrough It All I’ll Sing
A faith-based poetry song about perseverance, hope, and choosing to keep singing through the struggles life brings.
Where Yesterday Stayed
A tender poetry song about love, memory, loss, and the places in our hearts where yesterday still quietly lives.
The Wind Had Other Plans
A funny country poetry song about springtime, romance, temptation, and one southern breeze that caused a whole lot of innocent trouble.