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Ritters Rhyme and Reason

Tag: Christian Poetry

David Ritter holding framed prints of his poetry from the Gone series — Gone Fishing, Gone Hunting, and other heartfelt memorial poems that comfort families worldwide.

The Story Behind the Gone Poems

October 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Stories from the Heart Leave a comment

The Story Behind the Gone Poems Poetry has a way of saying what our hearts can’t.

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Woman sitting on a bench at sunrise — symbolic of reflection, faith, and peace in What Matters Remains by David Ritter.

What Matters Remains – A Poem by David Ritter

April 16, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt Christian poem by David Ritter about aging with grace, finding peace through faith, and cherishing the simple moments that truly matter.

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One Quiet Presence – A Poem by David Ritter

November 24, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

One Quiet Presence explores the comfort found not in answers, but in compassion — in the

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David Ritter at sunset in Munising, Michigan, arms outstretched over Lake Superior — symbolizing hope, faith, and new beginnings from his poem A New Way of Life.

A New Way of Life – A Poem by David Ritter

November 14, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt recovery poem by David Ritter about surrender, faith, and healing. A New Way of Life celebrates the peace found in recovery and the strength of walking with God.

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Header image for “Meet Him in the Morning” poem by David Ritter showing a sunflower resting on an open Bible, symbolizing faith, renewal, and morning devotion.

MEET HIM IN THE MORNING – A POEM BY DAVID RITTER

May 8, 2022 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

“Meet Him in the Morning” is a peaceful reflection on faith and gratitude. David Ritter reminds us that even in life’s storms, God’s love renews us like the morning light and dew.

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A prisoner gazes through iron bars as beams of heavenly light shine through, symbolizing hope, faith, and redemption.

The Kind Man – A Poem by David Ritter

July 23, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Miscellaneous Poems 2 comments

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.

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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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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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Man standing beside a river under dramatic cloudy sky, symbolizing prayer, struggle, and searching for God.

How Long? – A Poem by David Ritter

March 23, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems Leave a comment

A heartfelt prayer in a moment of deep struggle. How Long? reflects the cry of a weary soul reaching for God’s comfort, even when hope feels distant.

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One Last Walk poem by David Ritter – heartfelt poem about a child’s comforting view of her grandfather’s passing

One Last Walk – A Poem by David Ritter

January 2, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Grief Poems 2 comments

Through a child’s innocent eyes, One Last Walk offers comfort and hope after loss — a tender reflection on faith, love, and eternal peace.

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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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