Urban Wonder

By Alex Andy Phuong

When it comes to the identity 
Of an urban society,
There is much to say
On any given day,
And even if smoke and fog
Within a valley of ashes
Were to obscure sunlight from the sky,
People could still do so much more
Through the willingness to try,
And being forgiven
Can create the opportunity 
To a newfound way of living
Filled with endless possibilities,
So ponder about the wonder
Within an urban jungle,
A place where focusing on the fundamental 
Is absolutely essential 
To stay truly pure,
And let the human spirit endure

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.