Warm Midwest summers began the opening of the universe for my child's soul. A traveler's journey to find the intellect's ivory tower- Many graduate degrees later, poetry still lingers in my heart. An attorney, a teacher my experiences in understanding the heart of humanity. Yet each morning I awake, still searching for the Midwest summer, a child calling forth the universe of peace. I write from my perception and the words are for you. Thank you for taking a moment to read the gifts from a warm Midwestern summer day. A special appreciation to Becky, the trumpet calling me to stand here, open and revealed.