ALEX ANDY PHUONG - POEMS

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 writes passionately and daily.  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).  He now writes hoping to inspire the ones who dare to pursue their dreams.

Resilient
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Resisting arrest
Doing one’s best
Persevering via perseverance
Pursuing passion passionately
While respecting boundaries
That is being resilient via resilience

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Blind Spots

 Even without sight,
People can still try
With all their might
To do anything right,
For the righteous are
The ones who promote change,
And benefit the world
Without ever worrying about
The ones who fail to see
The truth about reality

Circular Wheel
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Time does tick tock
Round and round the clock
Time itself never stops,
Yet there is no need for fear
For this current moment is here,
So simply hold it dear,
And never disappear.
Instead, make oneself
The true self,
And love righteousness
Even as the constant wheel
Keeps on moving like a spinning wheel
Until the Sleeping Beauty slumber

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Café Spot
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Coffee shop
Convenient
Servers brewing
Without letting trouble
Come about
Baristas are people, too
So offer respect
R-e-s-p-e-c-t
And savor their
Culinary concoctions
While sipping
A comforting cup of tea
Or coffee


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​Color Wheel

Iridescence
Rainbows
Neat like a bow
Strive for more
Never fall short
For the ones who
Pursue passion
Live colorful lives

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