Universe Favors the Hero is a collection of poems written at a time of increasingly daunting challenges for humanity and the planet we share. The words, patterns, and phrases of the poetry will resonate in the soul of the forgotten inner hero embedded in those called by destiny, conscience, and heart to step forward with great courage into the dangerous unknown in service of humanity. The messages are lyrical codes sent from higher realms to urge and inspire the ordinary hero in all of us to remember something ancient inside of us, to recognize that hero in the mirror, and to join forces with many others awakening to the same call to duty. Universe Favors the Hero is the first volume in the Breakfast in Memphis poetry series.