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Tag: Sobriety Poem

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

Another Year Today – A poem by David Ritter

July 13, 2025 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems, Featured Poetry Collection Leave a comment

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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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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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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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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Man riding a motorcycle down an open road under cloudy skies, symbolizing freedom, reflection, and life’s journey — header image for the poem “Enjoy the Ride.”

Enjoy the Ride – A Poem by David Ritter

December 27, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Holiday Poems One comment

“Enjoy the Ride” is a reflective New Year poem about growth, gratitude, faith, and sobriety. With honesty and heart, David Ritter captures the lessons of the past year and the hope of moving forward with strength and appreciation.

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A man walking through tall green grass with arms open, symbolizing freedom and recovery.

Sober For A Year – A Poem By David Ritter

July 13, 2020 rittersrhymeandreason Addiction & Recovery Poems 4 comments

A powerful and heartfelt poem celebrating one year of sobriety, reflecting on courage, faith, support, and the journey toward healing and new beginnings.

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David Ritter smiling near the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan wearing a Ritter’s Rhyme & Reason shirt.

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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