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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 Featured Poetry Collection, Life Experience Poems Leave a comment

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

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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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Man lifting arms toward a bright sunrise symbolizing new beginnings and faith in “A New Dawn” poem by David Ritter

A New Dawn – A Poem by David Ritter

March 9, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems 2 comments

Read “A New Dawn” by David Ritter and get the instant download for printing.

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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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Woman sitting alone in a forest, looking upward toward a golden beam of light, symbolizing reflection, faith, and divine guidance amid uncertainty.

I Don’t Know – A poem by David Ritter

August 21, 2024 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

I Don’t Know by David Ritter is a reflective poem about faith, uncertainty, and the search for peace in life’s unanswered questions. It reminds us that even when we don’t understand everything, God’s presence brings comfort and calm.

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Storm and sunrise split sky over calm water with a small island — symbolic header image for the poem “From Storms to Sunrises” by David Ritter

From Storms to Sunrises – A Poem by David Ritter

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

A five-year sobriety anniversary reflection featuring “From Storms to Sunrises,” a poem of gratitude, recovery, and hope.

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Header image for “Gone” poem by David Ritter showing an eagle soaring freely above mountain forests, symbolizing strength and recovery.

Gone – A Poem by David Ritter

July 13, 2022 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems 4 comments

“Gone” by David Ritter is a powerful reflection on sobriety, faith, and redemption — a poem of gratitude for the peace found in recovery.

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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 Addiction & Recovery Poems, Featured Poetry Collection 2 comments

“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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A woman stands with arms outstretched before a golden sunrise, symbolizing surrender, freedom, and faith — imagery reflecting David Ritter’s poem “Surrendered.”

Surrendered – A Poem by David Ritter

September 9, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Spiritual Poems Leave a comment

Read Surrendered by David Ritter — a poem about faith, forgiveness, and letting go of fear through God’s grace and redemption.

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A cracked American flag symbolizing division and the need for unity — header image for A Battle for Kindness by David Ritter.

A BATTLE FOR KINDNESS – A POEM BY DAVID RITTER

August 15, 2021 rittersrhymeandreason Current Events Poems Leave a comment

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.

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