Golden (Inspired by The Outsiders)

By Trudy Farrell

15 seconds
They say that's all you get
15 seconds of fame
15 seconds of fake cheerfulness
15 seconds of emotions
The only reward to hard work
If you blink, it’s gone
Is 15 seconds all a hero gets?
After living the wrong life,
Jumping into situations without hesitation,
Never debating what is right?
If I ever made it to the top floor of fame,
I would take the elevator back down.
Tip-toe around that fact 
I would beg not to be golden.