Flashes of flickering light
Within a valley of ashes
Could offer hope for humanity
As well as overcoming adversity,
And given the nature of reality,
Venturing into the depths of the abyss
Could provide a thrilling adventure
That could be hit or miss,
So understand the significance
Of the depths of the soul
While marveling at the wonder
Of the world as a whole
So that every living being
Would become future allies
While unraveling the mystery
Of secrets and lies,
And permit the past
To remain a part of history
While moving on
Towards a newfound destiny
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.
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