Under the Spell of Love

By Alex Andy Phuong

A romantic retreat
Can be a real treat,
Especially since 
A sense of passion
Puts love into action,
And fall under the spell
Of wishes from a wishing well,
For time will tell
If love could withstand
The test of time,
And never underestimate 
How love is sublime,
And the way to
Appreciate today
Comes from the loss of hate,
So choose to love now
Rather than wait

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.