The Fight- A Poem by David Ritter

“The Fight” is a powerful and personal account of a spiritual battle and ultimate redemption. This poem candidly explores themes of addiction, despair, and the transformative power of faith.

The Fight

My life became chaos when I wandered off its course
Down a path of misery from a road of remorse
While stumbling through this darkness and itching to fight
I came upon someone who provided me some light

As soon as I could see I saw he was a king
and in my drunken stupor I chose to take a swing
Although I looked foolish I fought with all my might
Until I gave up to his majesty’s delight

Tired and defeated I kneeled before him
And waited for my punishment to surely begin
But instead of being punished he showered me with grace
When my eyes looked upon His glorious face

He gave me a lifeline for me to take hold of
One full of mercy and never-ending love
Old things have passed away and now all things are new
and what he did for me He wants to do for you

Ask for forgiveness and turn away from sin
stop battling the bottle you’re never gonna win
If your life feels empty and looking kinda grim
Turn your eyes upon Jesus and surrender to Him

David Ritter

Memories for Keeps includes captivating poems like “Gone Fishing,” “One Day to Live,” “The Fork in the Road,” and “Lost at Sea.” Dive into the pages and let your heart wander! Available for download or print on Amazon. For additional poetry collections and products, you can contact me directly at rittersrhymeandreason@gmail.com or visit the stores listed below. Memorial picture frames and books can also be found at my Etsy Store!!! CLICK HERE

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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS

A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!

BOTTLED MEMORIES

These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.

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