Theatrical Residency

By Alex Andy Phuong

Focusing on the fundamental 
Is absolutely essential 
To living life on Earth,
And for what it is worth,
The miracle of birth
Can give a person a role to play
While being alive day by day,
And come what may,
Being the hope
That shall light the way
Can offer inspiration 
And a cause for celebration,
So remember to pause
During an intermission,
And then persevere
While searching for a reason
For being here,
And learn to grow
As a way to know
How life itself
Is like a show

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.