Overnight Success

Ten years from now

I'll become an overnight success.

My talent will be discovered
and I'll be thrust
unwillingly
into the spotlight.

People will ask my opinion
on world issues,
of which I know nothing about,

and ask me to make profound statements,
while selling their products.

I'll declare that fame
will not change me,

and shun celebrity gatherings
as being shallow
and unnecessary.

My friends will be happy for me,
and my enemies
will have some decent ammunition.

"She has become proud
and self seeking."

"I do not think her writing
is any good
at all."

They may be right,

but they will never know

how many days

and hours

and lonely, winding roads

you have to travel

to become

an overnight success.