Allegory of the Wave

By Alex Andy Phuong

Saying goodbye
Waving hello,
And even if parting
Brings about sorrow,
There is still hope
For a better tomorrow,
And since tomorrow 
Is simply another day,
Focus on the power of now,
And start living today,
And along the way,
Learn and grow
As ways to know,
And even the nature
Of philosophy
Can reveal the depths
Deep within the soul.
And even if an allegory of the cave
Might be upon the land,
Never forget to offer
A helping hand,
And be at harmony
On both the land and the sea
For the love of beauty
Found within tranquility 

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.