Ponder about the Nature of Color

By Alex Andy Phuong

The world of cinema began
With black-and-white,
Along with shades of gray,
And yet,
Within the reality of every day
Is a world filled
With the wonder of color,
So ponder deeply
About the nature throughout the Earth
And see all of its beauty
For what it is truly worth,
And the miracle of birth
Permits people to live,
So remember to forgive,
And let the past be gone,
And strive to be alive
To develop a reflective perspective 
While moving on,
So please continue the journey
Long after the break of dawn,
Especially since golden hues
Can result in a stunning view,
And make a vow to allow
Light to brilliantly shine through,
And even as time passes by,
Have the willingness to try
To go above and beyond
What people would normally do,
All while remaining
As loyal and as true
As the royal color purple,
And the deep ocean blue

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.  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).  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.