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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Dr. W. Richard Patterson</strong> developed a passion for writing very late in his life. His two published books of poetry, "Cor Meum Poetry" and "Cor Meum Redux' have garnered positive reviews from the likes of Kirkus Indie reviews. His most recent book "Thinking Straight" has also received many five star reviews on Amazon.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Retired from working at age seventy five, he now has more time to pursue other pleasures such as writing, composing music and playing the piano, spending time with family, friends and leading a home Bible study group. Of course there is always time for coffee with Janie in the mornings.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>The inspiration for writing poetry had its genesis in a dream. Dr. Patterson who is married to his beloved, Janie, has three grown sons and four grandchildren. He still works at 75 years of age teaching interns and residents. Family, church, reading, writing, and composing for the piano are activities he enjoys.</em></p>