Capacious Capacity

By Alex Andy Phuong

The ownership of a room of one’s own
Involves so much more
Than just anything within a bedroom,
Especially since there is true value
With maintaining personal values,
And since life itself
Is valuable as well,
Then let the magic of being alive
Cast an enchanting spell,
For time will tell
What the future shall bring,
So be prepared for anything,
And being capacious
Can be a lot like
A roomy interior
Without making other people
Feel inferior,
For every living being
Has a unique sense of worth
While living upon the only Earth,
So have the audacity 
To live with authenticity 
Along with the hope
For everlasting beauty,
Especially since it takes strength
To overcome adversity 
For the love of all of humanity

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.