Poet · Pediatrician · Storyteller

Finding the positive, one poem at a time.

Dr. Richard Wanderman writes free-form philosophical poetry on emotion, presence, and choosing joy — drawn from a lifetime of practicing medicine and watching people live.

3 Poetry Collections
60+ Years in Medicine
5Years Children, Endless Inspiration
Memphis, TN  Since 1982

The Collections

Three Books, One Philosophy

Book One

On Life's Terms

Choices, emotion, and the quiet power of reaction — where Richard’s free-form style begins.

Book Two

More on Life

An invitation to be present — to let breezes, fragrance, and emotion move through you.

Book Three

This Is Life

His latest collection — philosophical issues addressed with an emphasis on positive attitude.

From On Life's Terms

Find the positive which is ever present, And choose to see it, as it is meant.

— From “Choices in Life”

Read His Words. Feel the Present.

Questions, speaking requests, or just want to say hello — Richard would love to hear from you.