Be Someone Under the Sun

By Alex Andy Phuong

Knowledge and wisdom
Really do hold the keys
To a newfound kingdom,
And learning is essential 
As well as fundamental,
And the wings of a dove
Reveal a lot about peace and love,
So dare to soar high,
And defy the sky,
By doing so much more
Than simply pass by,
And the willingness to try
Can help people move on,
Much like the beauty
Within the break of dawn,
And on this day,
Patiently wait and see
For what the future will have in store,
For love truly does open doors

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.