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.