Jay R. Midas: Chapters

We continue from Chapter III future! TENSE where Mega Midas responds to Jonny's valiant effort by defeating his young descendent and taking his sunglasses and pocket-watch. Mega Midas then makes his next move. -Jay R. Midas

The original recording of "Who You Will Become" Yes, the Cannon remix released in 2088 "pre-dates" the original.

A poetry signal has been found in the year 2088. Two mysterious onlookers watch the activity as it unfolds. They are waiting for something... hmmm, let's put a pin in that for now. Jay R. Midas

Twister, a distant relative of Jay R. Midas beyond space and time tells the tale of calamity and hi-jinx that jump starts our adventure.  This is a story about poetry, sunglasses, time travel and heroism.  Catch up to the story that started at the beginning and will jump throughout all of time! And of course, enjoy the sultry sounds of the timeless, Greensleeves. -Jay R. Midas

Jay R. Midas closes out Future! TENSE. with a thank you and a Poetry Reading.  He's fully charged up to deliver his final poetry blast when he shares what life is like on the other side of a blackhole.  Be on the lookout for the next installment of the 3rd Chapter, The Future is a 2nd Away! Homage to Tail's Adventure , a hidden gem soundtrack from back in the day. The story continues in...

In this short poem, Midas sees his many selves across the multiverse and attempts to return them home.

A message from the future!  The voice that tells an ominous tale has cast out a beacon for you to transcribe.

A reimagined rendition of " Wair Duz ", an interview style poem video poem has been altered because of the timeline split.  A lost time traveler attempts to fit in.  Does the weary Time Traveler find his destination?

As mild mannered Jon attempts to summon Super Mega Poet Midas Level 3, time passes.  Nefarious moves are being made to distort the timeline and the Day is now in need of a savior.  Our hero must first find the "Nola's" (Midas' Sunglasses) to summon the power within. Will Jon be able to summon Midas?  How much damage did that poetry blast set off?  What was that catchy tune? &nb...

The year is 2088. The original solo version of these notes were first sung by a poet several decades ago in the year 2023. Something seems to be happening. Welcome to Jay R. Midas, Chapters. Chapter III: future! TENSE.

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. The original rendition of this poem was written about 3 years before the unveiling of the first iPhone.  How much of it applies today?  More importantly, how much of it will apply moving forward? How did Jay R. Midas bridge the story from his past to the future?   The broad strokes of the...

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. The Cesarian mindset. Good? Bad? An Act of Human Nature?   You decide.

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. An oversimplification. Misunderstanding the complex nature of relationships. Adolescence.  Digestibility Level: 8.5/10. -Jay R. Midas

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. Cliche's have a place too.   Sometimes you need to do the thing that people tell you not to do. This poem is a bit of the Hughes that take no L's, a bit of the Pain that takes no T's. All 2005. Follow your dreams.  Now GO!

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. A poem of perspective.  A moment of maturity.  A whole lot of growing up to do. -Jay R. Midas

Jay R. Midas' top 6 handpicked favorites from the reminisce of his old poetry book reimagined. A poem of the past, dedicated to YOU here in the Present and for all of time. -Jay R. Midas

The Era Was 2003-2006. Teen Angst. Unrequited Love. Choppy Rhyme Schemes. Slightly Misguided Ambitions. A Gentle Reminder that Things Don’t Get Easier After Adolescence. Why? Because… J.R Midas would like to take you back to a time before high-speed internet. Getting away from the problems of today and entering into the seemingly laughable crises of yesteryear. Simple straight up no frills poetry...

4. "Why Does it Hurt?"  Page 4. The Open Book Chronicles. A display of over-exposure. Stepping into the shoes of a much younger J.R. Midas; to express a tempered level of exasperation and hopelessness felt during this time.  Not realizing how important of a question "WHY?" truly is.  It hurts because that's the nature of life young Midas.  "Love is reciprocity.  Love does...

3. "As I Think of You"  Page 3.  Moment of Growth. Processing.  As in human thinking, not how long it took to load this page. "When you romanticize, you create art. When you experience romance, you are living it."  -J.R. Midas  The Era Was 2003-2006. Teen Angst. Unrequited Love. Choppy Rhyme Schemes. Slightly Misguided Ambitions. A Gentle Reminder that Things Don’t Get Easier After Adolescence. Wh...

2. "Caught Up in the Rain"  Page 2.  Slightly Misguided Ambition.  The drive to triumph against challenges but not yet empowered with a grounding sense of self-love. "When it rains, that is when you somehow seem to be carrying the most."  -J.R. Midas  The Era Was 2003-2006. Teen Angst. Unrequited Love. Choppy Rhyme Schemes. Slightly Misguided Ambitions. A Gentle Reminder that Things Don’t Get Easi...

The Era Was 2003-2006.   Teen Angst.  Unrequited Love.  Choppy Rhyme Schemes.  Slightly Misguided Ambitions.  A Gentle Reminder that Things Don’t Get Easier After Adolescence.  Why?  Because…  J.R Midas would like to take you back to a time before high-speed internet. Getting away from the problems of today and entering into the seemingly laughable crises of...

A recently performed poem by Jon E. Midas, the audio version is now available. A poem that includes the classic story telling & spoken word elements that listeners enjoy so much. Jon E. Midas describes a lifestyle change within a 4-day span. This particular piece demonstrates the stylistic range of the emerging poet. Welcome to your new home Midas.

"Is it a test or is it a sign?" A life affirming destination for a weary traveler. The challenges of NYC had piled up and all direction had been lost, then Midas met Nola.   A story of rebirth, written in a beautiful room overlooking the New Orleans skyline. Affirmations revealed and bonds forged. A 3 minute sample of a Jon E. Midas walking through the French Quarter titled “Harmonic Sounds o...

To be Puerto Rican is a badge of honor that a proud particular can claim.   People love the beauty, food culture, music, dance, flair and spirit of Puerto Rican traditions. But...we must be kinder to ourselves and each other.  The story for this poem begins Summer 2019 in Carolina, PR, where a bar owner is sitting down with Jon E. Midas asking, "Owner:  Why don't you move here? Jon...

Walking through the streets of NOLA, testing his new voice recorder and at a crossroads, Jon E. Midas has a little fun with an "Off-the-Top" Poetry Sesh that wasn't planned originally planned to make the collection.  But as the chapter implies, don't rely TOO heavily on plans.