Creative Odyssey

By Alex Andy Phuong

Discover with wonder
Without being torn asunder,
And surrender to the power
Of a lifelong journey
That uses hours that are ours,
And utilize the power of creativity 
To create an enduring legacy
In which the travels within the odyssey
Can become as beautiful as epic poetry,
And realize that living within reality
Involves having a role within society
That involves a part that a person must play
While making the most out of every day,
So be willing to say,
That come what may,
Become the hope that shall light the way
From the dark of night
Til the break of dawn
By simply choosing
To continue on

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.