Authentically Synthetic

By Alex Andy Phuong

The natural and the artificial
Might both differ from each other,
But differences themselves
Hold a unique sense of splendor,
So ponder deeply
About the nature of reality
While striving to live
With authenticity,
And anything synthetic
Reveals the power
Of everything that people can make,
And even making mistakes
Can result in acquiring knowledge,
And choose to become like a sage
That becomes wiser with age,
And even inspire people
To do so much more
Than they would ever realize,
So dare to celebrate
As well as appreciate 
The power of creativity
As ways to add wonder
To a world like no other

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.