By Alex Andy Phuong
There is so much to know
About the beauty within an afterglow,
And there could be a lot that must be done
Before the rise of the golden sun,
But in order to embark on a journey
To hopefully become someone,
A person must be able to see
With a newfound sense of clarity
While also being open to the possibility
Of offering hope for humanity,
So make a vow that would allow
The love within the heart to soar
While doing so much better
Than ever before,
And have no form of doubt
For what the future will have in store
While striving to shine as bright as a shooting star
That would illuminate the night
Without the fear of vanishing out of sight
Alex Andy Phuong earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University—Los Angeles in 2015. He was a former Statement Magazine editor who currently writes about literature, film, and culture. He also earned an Associate of Arts in English from Pasadena City College in 2013, and tutored there. He has written hundreds of film reviews for MovieBoozer, and has contributed articles to Mindfray. His writing has appeared in The Bookends Review and The Society of Classical Poets. Emma Stone inspired Alex to submit writing actively to publications after hearing the Oscar-nominated song, “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from the “Best Picture” nominee La La Land (2016). His poetry collection is An Altruistic (Cyberwit.net, 2020). Currently residing in Alhambra, California, he now writes with the sincerest hope to inspire readers while fully supporting the ones who dare to pursue their dreams.
