Author: Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

☆°▪︎ CRYPTOCURRENCY ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Cryptocurrency . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Cryptocurrency . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Building

easy

–

–

money

schemes,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

sweet,

–

–

money

dreams

.

.

t

o

.

.

that,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

all,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

every . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ well,

.

i

t

.

seems

.

l

i

k

e

.

a

bubble

.

t

o

.

me . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

It

seems

.

l

i

k

e

.

a

bubble . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

if

.

i

t

.

comes

crashing . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

if

.

i

t

.

comes

thrashing . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

h

o

w

–

–

–

many

.

w

i

l

l

.

still

.

b

e

.

singing

.

a

n

d

.

dancing

.

i

n

.

the

streets ?

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ singing

.

a

n

d

.

dancing

.

i

n

.

the

streets . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

w

h

e

n

–

–

–

living

a

life . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

eating

crypto

currency

feed,

–

–

beneath

crypto

currency

bedsheets.

Reflection: This was a fun, but simple reflective-themed poem I wrote in December 2017 during the earlier days of the cryptocurrency craze – crypto crashed shortly after I wrote this but recovered almost three years later. Perhaps I should have modified this poem during the meme stock phase and published it then as well. The rhythm of this poem was inspired by John Lennon’s rhythmic verse in “I am the Walrus.” It started out as: “Cryptocurrency, easy money schemes, well it seems like a bubble to me.”

I actually started buying into cryptocurrency once the recovery began via Coinbase (COIN) – because that was the first time I started having some confidence in the fundamental value of a cryptocurrency-oriented company. It’s actually done very well since then.


☆°▪︎ TWENTY-NINE: A SMILE OF WINE ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

I

danced

.

u

p

o

n

.

a

smile

.

o

f

.

wine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

when

desire

.

spied

upon

.

m

y

.

eyes . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

danced

.

a

.

lie . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ I

danced

.

a

l

l

.

night . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

mile,

–

–

after

mile,

–

–

after

mile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

It

.

w

a

s

.

hard

.

t

o

.

know . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

i

n

–

–

–

the

wild

.

a

n

d

.

winding,

–

–

whirling

ride,

–

–

just

where

.

t

h

e

.

night

.

m

i

g

h

t

.

arrive . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

s

o

–

–

–

I

danced

.

u

p

o

n

.

a

smile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

danced

.

u

p

o

n

.

a

smile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

danced

.

u

p

o

n

.

a

smile . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

o

f

–

–

–

wine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

w

i

t

h

i

n

–

–

–

those

precious,

–

–

priceless

moments

.

i

n

.

time . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

when

.

I

.

dreamed,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

designed,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

danced

.

a

.

lie . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.
 ~ when

I

.

dreamed,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

designed,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

danced

.

a

.

lie . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

thinking

–

–

somewhere,

–

–

someday,

–

–

somehow,

.

.

o

r

.

.

sometime,
.

.

I

.

.

might

.

f

i

n

d

.

a

way

.

t

o

.

make

.

y

o

u

.

mine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ I

might

.

f

i

n

d

.

a

way

.

t

o

.

make

.

y

o

u

.

mine . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

longer

than . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ for
longer,

.

.

s

o

.

.

much

longer

.

t

h

a

n

.

those

twenty-nine

.

maddening

moments

.

i

n

.

time.

Reflection: This was a romantic-themed poem that I wrote back in December of 2017 where the romancer looks back on a brief romantic encounter, and wonders what more could have been said or done to create a more lasting romance.

☆°▪︎ MAD MARTINI MOON ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Here

comes

again

.

t

h

a

t

.

mad

martini

moon,
.

.

a

n

d

.

.

all

.

o

f

.

those

sappy,

–

–

drunken

“I love you-s . . .”

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ those

sappy,

–

–

drunken

“I love you-s” . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

which

.

a

r

e

.

nothing

more . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ nothing

.

m

o

r

e

.

than

.

t

h

e

.

old

.

h

i

t

.

tune,

.

.

still

trying

.

t

o

.

sound

new . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

still

trying

.

t

o

.

relive

.

t

h

e

.

dance

.

o

f

.

its

youth . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ nothing

.

m

o

r

e

.

than

.

t

h

e

.

stale

–

–

scent

.

o

f

.

booze

–

–

after

.

a

.

confused,

–

–

alcoholic

afternoon . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ nothing

.

m

o

r

e

.

than

.

t

h

e

.

boring,

–

–

cyclical,

–

–

patterned

story:

–

–

–

.

.

.

morning,

–

–

before

noon,

–

–

before

moon . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

moon,

–

–

before

morning,

–

–

before

noon . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

you

know,

–

–

all

.

o

f

.

those

sappy,

–

–

drunken

“I love you-s . . .”

–

–

–

.

.

.

could

.

n

o

t

.

move

.

t

h

e

.

most

desperate

.

o

f

.

fools . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

there

.

a

r

e

.

times

–

–

when

.

t

h

e

y

.

do . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ there

.

a

r

e

.

times

–

–

when

.

t

h

e

y

.

still

do.

Reflection: This was a fun romantic-themed poem that I wrote back in December of 2017 where the romancer looks back on a brief romantic encounter, and wonders what more could have been said or done to create a more lasting romance.

☆°▪︎ THE BREW OF YOUTH ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Youth,

–

–

engages

youth,

.

.

s

o

.

.

many

.

f

r

o

m

.

which

.

t

o

.

choose . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Youth,

–

–

engages

youth,

.

.

s

o

.

.

consumed

.

b

y

.

the

new . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

with

pursuit,

–

–

pursuing

pursuit,

–

–

pursuing

pursuit . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

the

.

s

o

.

many

–

–

become

.

s

o

.

few . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ the

.

s

o

.

many

–

–

become

.

s

o

.

few . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

not

.

s

o

.

new . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

s

o

–

–

–

now

there

.

i

s

.

nothing

left

.

t

o

.

do,

.

.

b

u

t

.

.

seek

.

t

h

e

.

sweet

.

o

f

.

something

new . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

o

r

–

–

–

seek

a

move

.

t

o

.

another

moon,

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ seek

a

move

.

t

o

.

another

moon . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

o

r

–

–

–

a

blooming

shade

.

o

f

.

blue . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

s

o

–

–

–

youth,

–

–

engages

youth,

–

–

engages

youth,

–

–

engages

youth . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

although

.

I

.

believe

.

I

.

should

leave

.

h

e

r

e

.

soon,

.

.

I

.

do

.

n

o

t

.

mind

.

t

h

e

.

brew.

Reflection: This was a personal struggle-themed poem that I wrote back in December of 2017 where the affected party is in a constant state of pursuit, and is continually disappointed by the results – leading to a continual, negative cycle of pursuit. This poem was inspired by lines that appeared on the screen of the silent movie “Intolerance.” The woman saw her aging reflection in a mirror and the following lines appeared: “Seeing youth drawn to youth, Miss Jenkins realizes the bitter fact that she is no longer a part of the younger world.” I thought that was a great line which warranted the writing of a poem based on that.

HAPPINESS TIP: SLOW DOWN AND MARVEL AT THAT WHICH SURROUNDS YOU

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

HAPPINESS TIP: SLOW DOWN AND MARVEL AT THAT WHICH SURROUNDS YOU

Many people spend so much of their time focused on getting there that they fail to appreciate the moment and their surroundings. Don’t do this to yourself. Mindfully slow things down a bit, every once in a while, and marvel at the world which surrounds you. You can do this while walking, driving, riding, or even sitting.

What I like to do is imagine my surroundings have been painted through the sentimental eyes of appreciation of an artist. How many paintings have you seen which were so cozy, so warming, so inspirational, and so inviting that you just wanted to be there? Well, imagine your surroundings were painted by such an artist and slow down a bit and smile and bask in the joy of it.

Anytime you do this, you will be able to transform even otherwise dull surroundings into something precious, wondrous, magnificent, and deeply moving; filling yourself with the warmth, joy, wonder, inspiration, and exhilaration of complete appreciation. And what might have been even boring, ordinary days will become extraordinary and you will feel happy, lively, and cheerful for much of the time. So, do this for yourself if you can.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

#selfimprovement #selfhelp #selfdevelopment #intention #fulfillment #success #inspiration #happiness

☆°▪︎ CANDY APPLE RED ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

There

is

.
s

o

.

much

more

.

I

.

might

.

h

a

v

e

.

been . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ so

many

.

m

o

r

e

.

dreams

.

I

.

might

.

h

a

v

e

.

seen . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

way

.

b

a

c

k

.

then,

.

.

I

.

w

a

s

.

racing

around . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ racing

around

.

i

n

.

candy

apple

.

r

e

d

.

instead . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

It

felt

.

s

o

.

wild

.

a

n

d

.

free,

–

–

moving

.

a

t

.

such

speed . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

tomorrow

arrived

today,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

THEN

next

week

–

–

arrived

today,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

THEN

next

month,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

THEN

next

year

–

–

arrived

today . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

!MORE SPEED!

tires

screeching . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

!!MORE SPEED!!

engine

screaming . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

!!!MORE SPEED!!!

freeways

streaming . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

!!!!MORE SPEED!!!!

!!!!!MORE SPEED!!!!!

!!!!!!MORE SPEED!!!!!!

!!!!!!!MORE SPEED!!!!!!!

.

.

.

.

.

.

==>>>Here

!TOMORROW!

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

there ==>>>

!TODAY!

–

–

–

.

.

.

==>>>Here

!TOMORROW!

.

.

b

u

t

.

.

spinning,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

spinning,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

spinning,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

spinning

.

i

n

.

!YESTERDAY!

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

arrived

==>>>here

.

i

n

.

a

SCREAMING

BLURRR,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

knew

.

n

o

t

.

who

.

o

r

.

where

.

I

.

was . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

arrived

==>>>here

.

w

i

t

h

.

little

fuel

.

t

o

.

burn,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

so

.

m

u

c

h

.

more

.

t

o

.

learn . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ I

arrived

.

w

i

t

h

.

little

fuel

.

t

o

.

burn,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

so

.

m

u

c

h

.

more

.

t

o

.

learn . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

!OH!

.

.

.

.

.

.

all

.

o

f

.

those

!THRILLING!

–

–

!!EXHILARATING!!

–

–

!!!TWISTING!!!

–

–

!!!!TURNS!!!!

–

–

–

.

.

.

INSIDE

OUT

.

a

n

d

.

OUTSIDE

!IN!

–

–

–

.

.

.

UPSIDE

DOWN

.

a

n

d

.

UP

!AGAIN!

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

all

.

t

h

a

t

.

time,

.

.

w

i

t

h

.

.

the

twilights

–

–

dimming . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ all

.

t

h

a

t

.

time,

.

.

w

a

s

.

.

I

.

o

n

l

y

.

dreaming ?

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

the

days

.

o

f

.

before

.

a

r

e

.

filled

.

w

i

t

h

.

nothing

more . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ nothing

more

.

t

h

a

n

.

echoes

.

a

n

d

.
blurs . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

echoes

.

a

n

d

.

blurs . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

echoes
.

a

n

d

.

blurs . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

o

f

–

–

–

each,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

all,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

every,

.

.

w

h

i

c

h

.

.

could

not

.

b

e

.

sure . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Candy

apple

.

r

e

d

.

is

taunting

.

m

e

.

again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Candy

apple

.

r

e

d

.

is

teasing

.

m

e

.

again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Candy

apple

.

r

e

d

.

is

haunting

.

m

e

.

again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

even

.

w

i

t

h

.

all

.

o

f

.

those

WASTED

years,

.

.

o

f

.

.

WILD,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

RECKLESS,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

SENSELESS

SPINNING . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

.

would

.

s

t

i

l

l

.

sometimes . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

.

would

.

s

t

i

l

l

.

sometimes . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

I

.

would

.

s

t

i

l

l

.

sometimes . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

love

.

t

o

.

go

reeling,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

freewheeling,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

gear

shifting

–

–

behind

.

t

h

a

t

.

revving,

–

–

racing,

–

–

windshield

again.

Reflection: This was a personal struggle-themed poem that I wrote back in November of 2017 where the affected party is addicted to the thrills of exhilarating pursuit – not realizing the speed that life can pass, and how little value, connection, or satisfaction is gained as the memories blur.

☆°▪︎ WHEN YOUR HEROES BECOME YOU ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

It

may

.

a

t

.

times

–

–

seem

.

s

o

.

bare,

.

.

i

n

.

.

places

where

–

–

tomorrowlands

reign,

.

.

b

u

t

.

.

rejoice

–

–

instead

.

o

f

.

despair,

–

–

should

.

y

o

u

.

find

little

–

–

inspiration

there . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

you

might
.

h

a

v

e

.

grown

.

t

o

.

the

point,

.

.

w

h

e

r

e

.

.

the

heroes

.

o

f

.

your

youth . . .

–

–

–

.

.

 ~ where

the

heroes

.

o

f

.

your

youth . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

h

a

v

e

–

–

–

since

become

you.

Reflection: This was an inspirational/hope-themed poem that I wrote back in November of 2017 in reflection of the later years of life when heroes seem much harder to find – and came to realize personal growth is probably a key contributor to why this happens.

☆°▪︎ A PICTURE OF WORDS ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Do

.

y

o

u

.

remember

when . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

what

didn’t

happen

.

.

did,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

what

did

happen

.

.

didn’t . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ what

did

happen

.

.

didn’t,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

what

didn’t

happen

.

.

did . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Do

.

y

o

u

.

remember

when . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

Do

.

y

o

u

.

remember

when . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

f

o

r

–

–

–

I

would

love

.

t

o

.

live

those

–

–

days
again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ I

would

love

.

t

o

.

live

those

–

–

days

again . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

back

when

.

t

h

a

t

.

which

might

.

h

a

v

e

.

been

sure,

–

–

would

merge

.

i

n

t

o

.

the

blur . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ back

when

–

–

sudden

tides

–

–

would

toss,

.

a

n

d

.

tumble,

.

a

n

d

.

turn . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

storm

waters

surge,

–

–

where

wanted

words . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

 ~ where

wanted

words . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

w

e

r

e

–

–

–

pictured

.

a

s

.

whispered

.

o

r

.

heard.

Reflection: This was a romantic-themed poem that I wrote back in November of 2017 where the romancer looks back fondly on romantic adventures of the past.

☆°▪︎ OF RESTLESS WANT ▪︎°☆

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

For

all

.

o

f

.

those

–

–

“!Look at me-s!”

–

–

–

.

.

.

screaming

.

i

n

.

flickering

yellows

.

a

n

d

.

greens . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

well,

.

.

t

h

e

.

.

louder

.

t

h

e

y

.

scream . . .
–

–

–

.

.

.

a

n

d

–

–

–

the

more

.

t

h

e

y

.

stream

.

t

h

e

i

r

.

flash

.

a

n

d

.

tease . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

the

.

m

o

r

e

.

distant

.

t

h

e

y

.

become

.

f

o

r

.

me . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

b

u

t

–

–

–

bring

.

m

e

.

shy

subtlety

.

a

n

d

.

sweet

humility,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

watch

.

t

h

e

.

stirring

seas

.

o

f

.

restless

want,

–

–

storm

.

a

n

d

.

stammer,

.

.

a

n

d
.

.

stammer

.

a

n

d

.

storm . . .

–

–

–

.

.

.

endlessly,

–

–

relentlessly,

.

.

a

n

d

.

.

effortlessly

deep.

Reflection: This was a romantic-themed poem that I wrote back in October of 2017 reflecting some of my personal romantic experiences and observations.

Happiness Tip: Live with a Sense of Balance

Posted on by Joseph M. Brennan Jr.

Many people consume so much of their lives doing for others that they have little time or energy for doing (or even discovering) what they want for themselves. Don’t do this to yourself. Live with a sense of balance so that you do for (and give to) yourself all along the way. Both in the micro sense and in the macro sense.

In the micro, day-to-day and week-to-week, sense, you might incorporate more of what you want in life on a regular basis such as health and fitness activities,  things you enjoy, creative expression, exploration and adventure, social activities,  solitude, and learning activities.

In the macro, longer term sense, you might work towards that which you would like to achieve or accomplish such as earning  advanced degrees, writing books, establishing a business, transitioning into a rewarding new career, traveling, and any dreams or desires you might have.
 
If you live with a sense of balance, you will retain sight of and make that which you want in life a priority all along the way. You will live a rewarding, fulfilling life and accomplish so much more than you ever dreamed possible.
 
Many people wait until they reach retirement age to start working towards what they truly want in their lives. An age where they have less stamina and mental and physical abilities. So retirement, if it ever happens, can become a mad, stressful, tiring rush of “catch up” activities they’ve never taken the time to do in their lives. 
 
On 30 September, I retired from 29 years of federal service (4 years for the Marine Corps and 25 years for the Army). I was thankful that I retired after having already lived a full life of travel, writing and publishing, establishing a new rewarding career,  and accomplishing pretty much everything I truly desired in life. Thus, my retirement years will be this wonderful, peaceful ease of taking things at a leisurely pace and doing that which inspires and motivates and makes me happy in its own time. And I would want it no other way.
 
So, I  encourage you to live with a sense of balance all along the way by making yourself a priority in your life. It’s okay to have temporary  imbalance, from time to time, when you are working towards something you really want for yourself such as an education or success in your work, but always define where the exit is so that you can get back to living a balanced life. If you do this,  you will feel happy, fulfilled, accomplished, and at peace for much of your life. So do this for yourself if you can.

This and other happiness and self-improvement related tips are provided throughout my self-help oriented books: https://brighterdayslifecoaching.com/published-books-and-life-coaching-services/ 

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